Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care, Kingsburg, California. This travel, temporary assignment is a 26-week contract in a skilled nursing setting. Start date 08/31/2026. Weekly pay range is $2,300 to $2,424 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift pattern for this assignment is PRN, approximately 3-4 hours per day, 3-4 days per week. The role focuses on acute care-oriented OT within a skilled nursing facility.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,300-$2,424 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: PRN schedule, approx. 3-4 hours per day, 3-4 days per week
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (OT specialty in acute care)

Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for residents and establish individualized treatment plans targeting activities of daily living, upper-extremity function, mobility, and cognitive goals.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions and modalities to improve independence, safety, and quality of life; adjust plans based on progress and re-evaluations.
- Document assessment findings, treatment goals, progress notes, and discharge planning in accordance with regulatory and facility requirements.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, social work) to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
- Educate residents and families on therapy goals, home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, and safety strategies; participate in care conferences as needed.
- Support smooth transitions of care and contribute to appropriate discharge planning and follow-up recommendations.

Requirements
- Education: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Licensure: California OT license or eligibility for licensure; ability to obtain and maintain licensure as required.
- Experience: 1+ year of clinical OT experience in acute care or SNF settings preferred.
- Certifications: NBCOT certification preferred or standard eligibility guidelines; ability to maintain licensure requirements.
- Skills: Strong documentation, communication, and collaborative practice with an interdisciplinary team; comfort working in a PRN scheduling model and within a skilled nursing facility environment.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate rapid start
- Ongoing scheduling and travel coordination support
- Access to clinical resources and professional development opportunities
- Potential for assignment extensions and ongoing opportunities within the network

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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.
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