Travel Acute Care Occupational Therapist - $2,562 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,250 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits

Housing stipend and meals & incidentals

$1,200 CEU allowance per year

401(k) plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Critical Connection, Inc. is looking for a travel Occupational Therapist in Santa Barbara, California. This role focuses on providing patient-centered therapy across various clinical environments while offering flexibility and professional growth.

Applicants must hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and have an active license. The position includes competitive pay, first-day medical benefits, and relocation assistance where applicable.

Qualifications

• Active (or pending) state Occupational Therapy license required.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional independence.
• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Address ADLs, IADLs, mobility, and functional performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Santa Barbara, California.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide patient-centered therapy services across a variety of clinical environments. This opportunity supports clinicians seeking flexibility, professional growth, and meaningful patient impact. New graduate OTs are welcome to apply.

Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
• Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional independence
• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Address ADLs, IADLs, mobility, and functional performance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies
• Complete timely and accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active (or pending) state Occupational Therapy license
• New graduates welcome
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay packages
• Guaranteed hours (assignment-dependent)
• First‑day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend and meals & incidentals (travel roles)
• License reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Weekly direct deposit

Job ID #18567718.