Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Apple Valley, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Acute Care Occupational Therapist (OT)\n\n

Assignment Duration\n

This is a 13-week contract position.

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Day shift, working 5 days a week from 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM.

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We are seeking a qualified Acute Care Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an acute care setting. The primary focus will be on assessments for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and upper extremity functionality, addressing a variety of diagnoses such as general surgery, orthopedic surgery, hip fractures, dementia, and other conditions affecting ADLs.

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• Conduct thorough evaluations of patients’ functional abilities.
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• Create and implement personalized treatment plans to enhance patients' quality of life.
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• Utilize adaptive equipment and therapy techniques to facilitate recovery.
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• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
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\n\nRequired Experience / Certifications / Licensure\n

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• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care setting.
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• BLS certification is required.
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• Valid state license in California is mandatory.
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• First-timers are accepted, but prior experience is preferred.
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\n\nWhy ARMStaffing?\n

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

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• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
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• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
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• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
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• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
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• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
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• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
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We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

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• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
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• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
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• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
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Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #37179985. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT:Occupational Therapist,07:00:00-15:00:00

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