Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,361 per week

TotalMed; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalMed is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Elk Grove, California. The position requires 1 year of experience in occupational therapy, but exceptional candidates with 6 months may be considered. You will evaluate patients and develop treatment plans while working in an acute care setting.

Occupational Therapists must hold BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification and be able to work with diverse patient needs. This role offers a tax-free stipend based on 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience; 6 months may be acceptable for exceptional candidates.
• Occupational Therapists should have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop treatment plans for patients.
• Help patients improve skills needed for daily life.
• Educate families about patient care.

Skills

1 year of experience

BLS certification

NBCOT-OTR National Certification

Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Elk Grove, California.

Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
• Pay: Based on 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week with tax‑free stipend (amount to be determined)

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Elk Grove, CA. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

Responsibilities

As an OT, you will be responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain, and develop skills needed for daily life. You will work with disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.

• Review patients’ medical history, ask questions, and observe them performing tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
• Develop a treatment plan, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will help the patient work toward those goals.
• Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and recommend improvements based on health needs.
• Educate a patient's family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.
• Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment.
• Assess and record patient activities and progress for evaluations, billing, and reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Must have BLS and NBCOT‑OTR National Certification with state‑specific licensing.

Occupational Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.