Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist – General | Lodi, California | Start 10/26/2026 | 13 weeks | 2,511–2,638 per week | 36 guaranteed hours | 5x8 days | Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment. This 13-week travel opportunity supports inpatient rehabilitation services with a formal OT program, collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to restore and improve function for diverse patient populations.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,511 – $2,638 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days; typical hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital environment
- Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to address physical, social, and mental function goals.
- Deliver therapy interventions using established protocols and evidence-based techniques; monitor progress and modify plans as needed.
- Serve as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary treatment approach for patient groups; collaborate with therapists, physicians, nurses, and other team members.
- Create and maintain clear clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, within established timelines.
- Supervise assigned OT assistants and ensure quality of care and appropriate workload distribution.
- Establish discharge and follow-up plans, communicating needs and recommendations to patients, families, and the care team.

Requirements
- Licensure: Active Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice (California) required.
- Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) required; condition related to licensure timing (license obtained on or after January 2007) or foreign equivalent may apply.
- Experience: Two years of recent occupational therapy experience preferred.
- Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR certification from an approved vendor; certification required per employer policy.
- Additional: Ability to work in a short-term acute care hospital setting; valid for the listed assignment details.

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment support from the hiring organization, with assignment-specific guidance.
- Dedicated point of contact for clinical and logistical questions throughout the assignment.
- Clear documentation and compliance support, including eligibility and credentialing steps.

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.