Travel Occupational Therapist – Inpatient Rehab & Cardiac Rehab - $2,323 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/13/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of acute care experience for an inpatient rehabilitation setting requiring BLS certification and a state license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care setting with a focus on rehabilitation therapies and cardiac rehab
• Position involves inpatient occupational therapy services; travelers may also float to acute rehab units
• Common patient diagnoses include spinal cord injuries, TBI, stroke, orthopedics, and cardiac rehabilitation
• 8-hour day shifts with varied start times between 6:30am and 6:30pm, including a 30-minute lunch break
• Every other weekend coverage required, with a day off during the week when working weekends
• Holiday shifts filled by sign-up sheet as coverage needs arise
• Cerner EMR used in all units
• One rehab aide supports the inpatient team
• Floating between hospital units and to acute rehab is required
• Duties include assessment and individualized therapeutic interventions for acute inpatient rehab patients
• Collaborate with managers and interdisciplinary staff; manager available seven days a week, primarily Monday–Friday with alternating weekends
• One-day hospital orientation plus 2-3 days of unit-specific orientation provided
• Support available from a rehab aide and access to 24/7 pharmacy and RT services
• Opportunities available for first-time travelers
• Spanish speaking candidates preferred
• No previous employment at a CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Scrub requirement: black or dark pants with burgundy dress shirts or polos

Requirements

• Active state or compact (NLC) Occupational Therapist license required for consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care occupational therapy experience required
• 3-5 years experience preferred
• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac patient populations is required
• ICU experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• COVID vaccination required
• Experience in outpatient or home health settings preferred
• Experience with patients with physical disabilities preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver’s license must be provided
• License required if applicable

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-601867. 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

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