Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Onboarding and credentialing support

Dedicated assignment support

Competitive weekly pay

Job summary

Healthforce seeks an Occupational Therapist Assistant for a hospital-based rehabilitation setting in Bakersfield, CA. The travel assignment runs 13 weeks starting 11/16/2026 with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a 5x8 shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

You will provide prescribed occupational therapy under licensed supervision, assist with daily living activities, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes. Licensing and BLS/CPR are required.

Qualifications

• OT aide certification required for practice.
• BLS or CPR certification from an approved vendor is required.
• High School Diploma or GED plus an Associate’s/Technical Degree in OT or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments under supervision for geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehab.
• Implement treatment plans and select modalities to meet goals; adapt interventions as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, dressing and toileting; support patient safety.
• Coordinate inpatient/outpatient schedules, report delays, and assist with scheduling sessions.
• Maintain, clean and care for equipment; document progress and clinical notes per policy.
• Mentor staff on technical skills and collaborate with care team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist, General, Bakersfield, California, United States. Travel assignment beginning 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay $1,707–$1,790 per week. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift: 5x8 days, with hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Work setting: hospital-based rehabilitation services.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,707–$1,790 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 5x8 days
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Work setting: hospital-based rehabilitation

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, covering geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation, plus splint follow-ups and related conditions.
• Implement treatment plans and select modalities to meet established goals; adapt interventions as needed.
• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, dressing and toileting; support patient safety and comfort.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient schedules, report delays, and assist with scheduling of sessions as needed.
• Maintain, care for and clean equipment and supplies; document progress and clinical notes according to policy.
• Mentor and train staff on technical skills as appropriate; collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Licenses/Certifications: Occupational Therapy Assistant certification required
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved vendor required
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience required
• Experience: Two years of rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education preferred; two years of occupational therapy experience preferred
• Specialty/Setting: Ability to work in a hospital rehabilitation setting
• Additional: Current certification and eligibility to practice per state requirements

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate start
• Dedicated assignment support and coordination during the contract
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours as described

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.