Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Credentialing assistance

Assignment extension opportunities

Nationwide assignments

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an Occupational Therapist for a general travel assignment in California. Start date is 10/26/2026 with a 10-week duration. The role involves inpatient components and clinical therapy services in a clinical care environment, with weekly pay of 2,499–2,598 and 8-hour shifts

Candidates must hold an active OT license, be eligible to travel, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while delivering OT services across diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active occupational therapy license in the applicable state.
• Eligible 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 to diverse patient populations.

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, ADLs, and upper-extremity function; adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team; co-lead patient groups when appropriate.
• Monitor safety, regulatory compliance, and discharge planning; communicate progress to the care team.

Skills

Active OT license

Travel clinician eligibility

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

OT 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