Travel Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Orange, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 05/11/2026
- Duration: 20 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 11, 2026
- Length: 20 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of acute care experience and Cerner proficiency for a day-shift hospital position in California.
Details
- Acute care hospital setting in an OT unit
- Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (8-hour shifts)
- Rotating weekend shifts based on coverage needs, averaging approximately 2 weekends per month
- A corresponding weekday off is provided for each weekend shift worked
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of OT experience required, with at least 1 year in an acute care setting
- Experience in the specialty area must be within the 2 years preceding consideration
- Active CA OT license required — license required if applicable
- Cerner EMR experience required
- Must have at least one supervisory, director, or manager reference from the past year on the relevant unit; a second reference within the past 2 years from a charge nurse, co-worker, or educator is also required
Additional Information
- First-time travelers may be considered — check with your recruiter for eligibility details
- Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
- No RTO (time off requests) permitted within the first 2 weeks of the assignment
- Candidates who were previously employed at this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- A pass/fail EKG exam is required (up to 3 attempts allowed)
- No blocked or self-scheduling is permitted
- Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration
American Traveler Job ID #P-698205. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.