Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,564 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Meals & incidentals

License reimbursement

Relocation assistance

CEU allowance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Palm Desert, California. The role involves evaluating and treating patients to improve functional independence across diverse clinical settings during a 13-week assignment with 40 hours per week.

New graduates are welcome. The position offers housing stipend, meal allowances, and comprehensive benefits as part of a travel package with license reimbursement and relocation support.

Qualifications

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

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

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Title & Location

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Palm Desert, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist


• Discipline: Therapy


• Start Date: 11/02/2026


• Duration: 13 weeks


• 40 hours per week


• Shift: 8 hours, days


• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)

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.

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

Why Work With Us

• Personalized recruiter support


• Transparent contracts and pay


• Nationwide opportunities


• Clinician-first approach

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #19212064. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT),07:00:00-15:00:00