Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,848 per week

National Staffing Solutions; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Staffing Solutions in Santa Maria, California, is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a school-based role. The position involves collaboration with various disciplines, evaluation of student performance, and development of individualized education plans.

Applicants must be licensed Occupational Therapists with a degree from an accredited program and have at least one year of relevant experience. This role offers a 40-week commitment with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• License to practice as an Occupational Therapist in California.
• Minimum one year of school-based experience required.
• Current BLS certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with disciplines to evaluate student performance.
• Evaluate abilities and formulate student occupational profiles.
• Develop comprehensive reports reflecting strengths and barriers.
• Create intervention plans based on evaluations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings for IEP development.
• Coordinate with IEP teams for treatment recommendations.

Skills

School-based experience

Collaborative teamwork

Evaluation and assessment skills

BLS certification

Education

Occupational Therapy Graduate from an accredited school

Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of practice

Job description

Job Summary

National Staffing Solutions‑Therapy is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Santa Maria, California.

Job Details

• Role: School‑Based Occupational Therapist – OTR/L
• Start Date: 08/13/2026 (Anticipated start date: ASAP)
• Duration: 40 weeks (Current and/or future school year)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday (40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Compensation: Pay package based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Daily Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other disciplines to ensure team understanding of student occupational performance strengths and needs, through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
• Evaluates the student’s ability and formulates the student’s occupational profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
• Synthesizes evaluation results into a comprehensive written report which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence‑based intervention.
• Develops occupationally based intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
• Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations, and develop individual education plans and intervention plans to achieve IEP goals.
• Coordinates with the IEP team for determining appropriate treatments and attends IEP Team Meetings.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Graduate from an accredited school.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.
• One or more year(s) of school‑based experience.
• Participation in IEP Meetings and evaluations.
• Current BLS certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job ID

National Staffing Solutions‑Therapy Job ID #050126DV91.