Travel Occupational Therapist — Inpatient Care (10-Week)

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

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.