Travel Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - $2,528 per week

Preferred Healthcare Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Continuing Education reimbursement

Community impact

Job summary

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California. This role is an inpatient OT position requiring licensure, CPR/BLS, and the ability to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services for an initial 13-week assignment.

The OT will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and work with the care team to support functional goals.

Qualifications

• Active state license as an occupational therapist.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• 6 months of OT experience within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional needs and set appropriate goals for the patient.
• Reassess patient functional needs and adjust care plan as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Document evaluations and occupational therapy treatment goals and plans.
• Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Perform all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner.

Skills

OT experience

CPR/BLS certification

Active state license

Job description

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient

OT Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Occupational Therapist with inpatient experience to work at an excellent healthcare facility in Bakersfield, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your occupational therapy skills while advancing your OT career. The job will entail providing therapy and rehabilitation services to patients at the facility. You care about patients and are committed to empowering them to participate more fully in daily tasks when that ability is compromised by a health condition. You will work with new and ongoing patients to create individualized plans of treatment that consist of appropriate therapeutic exercises, procedures, and techniques to improve outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Assess functional needs and set appropriate goals for the patient.
• Reassess patient functional needs and adjust care plan as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Document evaluations and occupational therapy treatment goals and plans.
• Utilize resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
• Perform all duties promptly in a competent and caring manner.

Job Requirements

• Active state license as an occupational therapist
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• 6 months of OT experience within the last 5 years

What We Offer

• Competitive pay package
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
• Retirement planning and savings options
• Continuing Education reimbursement
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is a well-established and highly reputable staffing agency that specializes in placing therapy and allied health professionals in positions carefully aligned with their skills and career goals. We pride ourselves on honesty, building lasting relationships, and genuinely taking care of our HCPs. We believe this helps to achieve our mutual goal: better patient care. Awarded Best of Staffing (6 years straight!) and Certified by The Joint Commission.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing Job ID #1221258. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Preferred Healthcare Staffing

“We care for you, so you can care for others”

When you decide to join Preferred, you get a partner working tirelessly by your side to ensure all your needs are met. From the outset and throughout your tenure with us, you’ll receive personalized service and be treated with kindness and respect. This exclusive treatment is what distinguishes us from the rest. Don’t just take our word for it, Preferred has won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing in both Client and Talent Satisfaction for eight straight years, earning us the coveted diamond award in each category. Experience the Preferred touch today!