Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - $2,119 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills in an outpatient setting while exploring Bakersfield, CA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active California Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient therapy preferred.
• Facility-specific requirement: experience working with rehabilitation patients in hospital-affiliated outpatient or rehab settings preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with documentation systems used in outpatient or rehab hospitals preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: AM 8.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8.

Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who'll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as an occupational therapist and provide direct care in an outpatient rehab environment. You will gain stability, benefits, and professional growth while supporting patients in regaining daily function. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career tools for therapy professionals.

Location Highlights

Bakersfield offers access to outdoor recreation and cultural destinations within regional distance. Kern River Parkway and the Kern River provide local waterfront and river-activity options within city limits, and Sequoia National Park is approximately a 2 to 3 hour drive offering hiking and mountain landscapes. The city is home to the Buck Owens' Crystal Palace cultural venue and is within a 90 to 120 minute drive of the southern Sierra Nevada foothills. Bakersfield supports a suburban lifestyle with commuting corridors via State Route 99 and Highway 58.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #445941. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.