Travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist - $1,891 per week
AMN Healthcare Allied
Merced, CA, US,
95343
8 October 2025
Travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist - $1,891 per week at AMN Healthcare Allied summary:
This position is for a travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist in Merced, California, providing therapy services including hand therapy and outpatient care for a diverse patient population ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. The role involves working 40 hours per week over a 13-week assignment, primarily in outpatient settings with occasional inpatient and home health duties. The job requires California licensure and BLS certification, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits through AMN Healthcare Allied.
AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist for a travel job in MERCED, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 10/20/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description & Requirements
Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - (OT)
StartDate: 10/20/2025 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $1804.41 - $1977.17
Unit Notes outpatient with hand/splinting experience - Unit: PT/OT/ST - # beds: 189 beds: ICU 20, telemetry 34, medical 5th floor 34, surgical 6th floor 34, and medical unit 7th floor 34, Mother and baby units 33 beds - Hospital census runs 150 on average. Off- site outpatient center for all three disciplines (2.5 mile distance, 8 min drive/one way). OT, ST service home health clients at Mercy (located OP Center) T, F OT, as needed ST (small volume) - Certs: BLS and CA license PT,OT/ST - EMR: Cerner B (upgraded version) - Therapy Leaders: Therapies (1) lead inpatient therapist, (1) therapy supervisor, (1) Director of Rehab Services - Therapy Aides/Licensed Staff: (3) outpatient, (5) inpatient, (1) PTA OP, (2) inpatient PTA’s (1) COTA OP, (1) (PD) COTA, (2) OP OTR, (2) IP OTR (includes 1 OT (T), (5) PT’s (includes 2 T), (3) PD PT IP, (2) PD PT OP, ST (2) includes 1 Traveler - Weekend Requirement: Have worked PT travelers on 10 hour schedules splitting the weekend W-S and Sun-W (has worked out well); OT, ST none and at 8 hour schedule - Holidays: none - Scrub Color: Burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt, black pants, and shoes - Tele: 34, although all fours are capable of having telemetry on patients - Vents: Varies, 2-4 , at times up to 6 - Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Hospitalists, Residents, and Telemedicine intensivists in ICU - Wound Care therapists Inpatient have 3 (2) PT, (1) PTA - RT 24/7: yes - Pharmacy 24/7: yes - Shifts: 8 hours , but willing to consider 10 hours for PT travelers - Floating: Yes , OT (IP/OP/HH), ST (primary OP required with geriatric and pediatric experience/ ideally Vital Stim as well, as needed IP to relieve IP or support IP ST, PT (inpatient acute hospital) - Floor specific orientation: General department orientation with skills checklist and assigned clinician - Common diagnosis / Types of patients: IP adult and geriatric population ( orthopedic, neurological, medical, pulmonary complications), OP peds to geriatrics diverse patient population. OT hand therapy a big component, ST pediatrics is a big component - Additional Notes: JCAHO certification for Stroke (NIH certified), TJP (elective hips and knees), Early mobility program, vent early mobility level 2. 1 hour to Yosemite, population 70K + Merced, 2 hours to Monterrey Bay, SF, and Sierra Nevada range (diverse area for weekend get- aways)
Required Qualifications
Occupational Therapist, Outpatient
OT-CA(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history
References: 2 References in the last 12 months
2 years of experience
CA lic in hand
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
- Competitive pay rates
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Competitive Housing Deal
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3353154. 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: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - (OT)
About AMN Healthcare AlliedAMN Healthcare is a leading force in the healthcare industry, committed to being the most trusted, innovative, and influential partner for healthcare organizations. With a focus on providing quality patient care, AMN Healthcare offers holistic solutions that reduce costs, streamline processes, and improve efficiencies. The company boasts over 30 years of experience and takes pride in staffing leading healthcare facilities with the nation's best travelers. As an industry leader, AMN Healthcare offers a diverse team dedicated to supporting healthcare workers and facilities, ensuring a personalized and supportive experience for both clients and candidates.
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- Company provided housing options
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Continuing Education
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