Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Clinical contact

Credentialing help

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Lodi, CA. The role supports inpatient rehabilitation within a short-term acute care hospital, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to restore function.

Start 10/26/2026, 36 guaranteed hours per week, 5x8 days schedule. The position requires California OT licensure, a Master’s degree (OT/OTD), and CPR/BLS certification, with two years of OT experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active California OT license required.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
• Two years of recent OT experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification as per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy interventions using established protocols and adjust plans as needed.
• Co-lead interdisciplinary treatment with therapists, physicians and nurses.
• Create and maintain assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Supervise OT assistants and ensure appropriate workload distribution.
• Establish discharge plans and communicate needs to patients and care team.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Inpatient OT

Education

OT Master/PhD

Job description

Occupational Therapist – General | Lodi, California | Start 10/26/2026 | 13 weeks | 2,511–2,638 per week | 36 guaranteed hours | 5x8 days | Short Term Acute Care Hospital travel assignment. This 13-week travel opportunity supports inpatient rehabilitation services with a formal OT program, collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to restore and improve function for diverse patient populations.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,511 – $2,638 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days; typical hours 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Start date: 10/26/2026
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital environment
• Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to address physical, social, and mental function goals.
• Deliver therapy interventions using established protocols and evidence-based techniques; monitor progress and modify plans as needed.
• Serve as a co-leader in an interdisciplinary treatment approach for patient groups; collaborate with therapists, physicians, nurses, and other team members.
• Create and maintain clear clinical documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries, within established timelines.
• Supervise assigned OT assistants and ensure quality of care and appropriate workload distribution.
• Establish discharge and follow-up plans, communicating needs and recommendations to patients, families, and the care team.

Requirements

• Licensure: Active Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice (California) required.
• Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) required; condition related to licensure timing (license obtained on or after January 2007) or foreign equivalent may apply.
• Experience: Two years of recent occupational therapy experience preferred.
• Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR certification from an approved vendor; certification required per employer policy.
• Additional: Ability to work in a short-term acute care hospital setting; valid for the listed assignment details.

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment support from the hiring organization, with assignment-specific guidance.
• Dedicated point of contact for clinical and logistical questions throughout the assignment.
• Clear documentation and compliance support, including eligibility and credentialing steps.

Find more opportunities

If you’re open to other OT openings, explore additional travel and permanent roles at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.