Travel Occupational Therapist

Job Description\n Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Santa Cruz, California.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: Occupational Therapist\n Discipline: Therapy\n Start Date: 10/12/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 40 hours per week\n Shift: 8 hours, days\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n \n Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.\n Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position. \n \n Job Title\n Occupational Therapist (OT)Location\n Santa Cruz, CA | Inpatient / Acute CareSchedule / Job Type\n Contract | Days | 8-hour shifts, start times vary between 6:30 AM and later in the day with a 30-minute lunch break | Schedule determined by staffing captain | Every other Saturday or Sunday required (2 weekend days per 4-week schedule); a weekday off is provided during weeks that include a weekend shift | Holiday coverage determined by sign-up sheetKey Responsibilities\n \n Provide inpatient occupational therapy services across hospital units, including acute care and acute rehabilitation settings\n Treat a diverse patient population including spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, cardiac rehab, and orthopedic conditions\n Float between hospital units and to the acute rehab unit as needed\n Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, rehab aides, and other therapy disciplines (PT and Speech)\n Maintain BLS certification and document patient care using Cerner EMR\n Participate in a 1-day hospital orientation followed by 2–3 days of unit-specific orientation\n Required Qualifications\n \n Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of California (or eligible)\n Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required\n BLS certification required\n Experience with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac patient populations\n Proficiency or ability to learn Cerner EMR\n Preferred Experience / Skills\n \n 3–5 years of overall occupational therapy experience preferred\n ICU experience preferred\n Experience in outpatient or home health settings preferred\n Experience with physical disabilities preferred\n Spanish-speaking candidates preferred\n Why Join Us\n \n Work in a well-supported inpatient rehab environment with a manager available 7 days a week and robust ancillary support including 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy\n Gain exposure to a broad and clinically diverse patient population in an active acute care and rehabilitation setting\n \n \n \n Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #780468. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy - Occupational TherapistAbout Concentric Healthcare Staffing\n \n Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.\n \n The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.\n \n Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.\n \n Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others\n \n