Overview
Occupational Therapist, General, Bakersfield, California, United States. Travel assignment beginning 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay $1,707–$1,790 per week. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift: 5x8 days, with hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Work setting: hospital-based rehabilitation services.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,707–$1,790 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 5x8 days
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Work setting: hospital-based rehabilitation
Responsibilities
- Provide prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists, covering geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric and neonatal rehabilitation, plus splint follow-ups and related conditions.
- Implement treatment plans and select modalities to meet established goals; adapt interventions as needed.
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, dressing and toileting; support patient safety and comfort.
- Coordinate inpatient and outpatient schedules, report delays, and assist with scheduling of sessions as needed.
- Maintain, care for and clean equipment and supplies; document progress and clinical notes according to policy.
- Mentor and train staff on technical skills as appropriate; collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Licenses/Certifications: Occupational Therapy Assistant certification required
- Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved vendor required
- Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent combination of education/related experience required
- Experience: Two years of rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education preferred; two years of occupational therapy experience preferred
- Specialty/Setting: Ability to work in a hospital rehabilitation setting
- Additional: Current certification and eligibility to practice per state requirements
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate start
- Dedicated assignment support and coordination during the contract
- Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours as described
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