Job Description

Overview
Occupational Therapist – Acute care travel assignment in Lodi, California. Start date 06/01/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range is $1,987–$2,047. Shift is 5x8 days with day shifts (typical 08:00–16:30) and may include 07:30 or 08:30 starts. Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital. This assignment requires licensure in the state of practice and current BLS; experience with Epic documentation is expected, Cerner is a plus.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,987–$2,047 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, day shift with potential start-time flexibility (07:30–08:30)
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
- No guaranteed hours; schedule may vary based on patient census and staffing needs

Responsibilities
- Conduct OT evaluations and deliver therapy for adult patients across acute rehab, neurology, ICU, and cardiovascular units.
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans to improve functional mobility, ADLs, cognition, and foundational skills; provide patient and family education.
- Administer therapeutic interventions, including mobility training, ADL retraining, splinting, wheelchair and seating assessments, and durable medical equipment recommendations.
- Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress in the designated electronic medical record (Epic); Cerner experience is a plus.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning, transitions of care, and family/caregiver education; ensure safety and infection control standards.

Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapy license in the state of practice (California)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Experience with Adult Acute Rehab, Neuro, ICU, and Cardiovascular populations
- Proficiency with Epic; Cerner experience is a plus
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care setting
- Availability for a 13-week travel assignment

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Assignment-specific support throughout the placement
- Dedicated point of contact for clinical and administrative questions

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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.

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