Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Clearlake (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment support

Travel assistance

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC seeks an Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Clearlake, CA. Begin 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, day shift, outpatient with occasional inpatient Fridays at a Critical Access Hospital. Epic EMR experience required.

Active CA OT license and BLS are required. Must have 2+ years OT experience, ability to travel, and participate in credentialing. Assignment support and travel assistance provided by Healthforce.

Qualifications

• Active California OT license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Epic EMR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver direct OT interventions and monitor progress.
• Document assessments, goals, progress notes, and discharge plans in Epic EMR.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team for discharge planning and referrals.
• Provide inpatient Fridays coverage as needed.

Skills

Outpatient OT

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

California OT License

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist, General — Clearlake, CA. This travel, temporary assignment begins 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,425 to $2,584, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is daytime work, primarily outpatient with occasional inpatient coverage on Fridays, in a Critical Access Hospital setting. The assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,425–$2,584 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, primarily outpatient with some inpatient coverage
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: Critical Access Hospital; travel - temporary assignment
• EMR: Epic experience required

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans focused on improving functional performance, activities of daily living, and cognitive-motor skills for outpatient and select inpatient cases
• Deliver direct OT interventions, monitor progress, adjust goals, and educate patients and families on home exercise programs and compensatory strategies
• Document assessments, goals, progress notes, and discharge plans in Epic EMR; ensure timely and compliant charting
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, participate in discharge planning, and facilitate referrals as appropriate
• Provide inpatient coverage on Fridays as needed while maintaining focus on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality care
• Maintain current BLS certification and CA OT licensure in good standing; participate in ongoing credentialing and clinical quality initiatives as required

Requirements

• Active California Occupational Therapist license
• BLS certification
• Epic EMR experience
• At least two years of recent OT experience; newer providers considered pending interview
• Ability to work primarily in outpatient settings with occasional inpatient coverage; must be able to meet travel assignment requirements

Benefits and Support

• Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the contract
• Ongoing recruiter and travel support to assist during the assignment

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.