Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a general travel assignment in the United States. The 10-week engagement starts 2026-10-26 with weekly pay estimates of 2,499–2,598, and includes inpatient clinical settings.

The role requires an OT license, degree from accredited program, and eligibility for traveling clinician status. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to deliver OT services and document progress.

Qualifications

• Active occupational therapy license (state-appropriate).
• Eligibility to practice as a traveling clinician in the United States.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Ability to work in a clinical inpatient setting and contribute to an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills.
• Experience delivering OT services across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop OT treatment plans to restore and improve abilities.
• Plan and conduct segments of treatment programs; track progress and document outcomes.
• Implement interventions addressing fine motor skills, ADLs, and upper-extremity function; adjust plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; co-lead patient groups when appropriate.
• Monitor safety, regulatory compliance, and ongoing discharge planning; communicate progress.

Skills

OT license

Travel eligibility

OT degree

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist – General travel assignment. Start date: 10/26/2026. Duration: 10 weeks. Weekly pay: 2,499–2,598 per week. Shift: 5x8 days (8-hour shifts). Setting involves clinical therapy services with inpatient components in a clinical care environment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 2,499–2,598 per week
• Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed
• Contract duration: 10 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (8-hour shifts)
• Start date: 10/26/2026
• Assignment setting: clinical therapy services with inpatient components

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop evidence-based OT treatment plans to restore and improve physical, cognitive, and functional abilities
• Plan and conduct segments of treatment programs; track progress and document outcomes
• Implement a range of therapeutic interventions addressing fine motor skills, activities of daily living, and upper-extremity function; adjust plans as needed
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; participate in co-leading patient groups when appropriate
• Monitor safety, regulatory compliance, and ongoing discharge planning; communicate progress to the care team

Requirements

• Active occupational therapy license (state-appropriate)
• Eligibility to practice as a traveling clinician in the United States
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Ability to work in a clinical inpatient setting and contribute to an interdisciplinary team
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills
• Experience or demonstrated comfort delivering general OT services across diverse patient populations

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Assignment extension opportunities
• Nationwide assignments

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.