Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Overview



Occupational Therapist (General) needed for a travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 11/23/2026 for a 13-week engagement in a short-term acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay range $2,477–$2,626. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift runs 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, typically five 8-hour days with weekend rotation; inpatient acute care environment requiring active OT practice.



Key Highlights




- Weekly pay: $2,477–$2,626 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Assignment duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, five days per week with weekend rotation
- Setting: inpatient, short-term acute care hospital
- Start date: 11/23/2026





Responsibilities





- Perform occupational therapy evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans to restore and improve physical, social, and cognitive functions
- Deliver OT interventions using standard protocols; monitor progress and adjust plans as needed
- Co-lead interdisciplinary patient groups and participate in care coordination with other disciplines
- Create and communicate individualized care and discharge plans; ensure documentation is accurate and timely
- Supervise assigned OT assistants and document supervision as required
- Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation in the designated electronic health record





Requirements





- Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
- License: Occupational Therapy licensure in the state of practice (California) required
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification from an approved vendor required
- Experience: At least one year of inpatient/acute care OT experience; two years of OT experience preferred
- EMR: Epic EMR experience required
- Additional: Ability to work in an inpatient acute care setting; weekend rotation required
- Vaccinations: As required by organizational policy; medical and religious exemptions may apply





Benefits and Support




- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours for the assignment
- Assignment length of 13 weeks
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment





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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.



About Healthforce



Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting
travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.



We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs,
allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.



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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.



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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.




- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.



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