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Verified Pay check_circle $2,687 per week
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location San Luis Obispo, California

About this job

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Start Date: 11/23/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an inpatient acute care hospital setting, requiring 1+ year of acute care experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

  • Inpatient Occupational Therapy unit within an acute care hospital
  • 162-bed facility featuring a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county-designated trauma center
  • 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, scheduled 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
  • Weekend rotation required

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), or foreign equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year of acute care experience required
  • Occupational Therapy license required in state of practice, if applicable
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

  • Plan and conduct treatment programs designed to restore and improve physical, social, and mental functions
  • Serve as co-leader in an interdisciplinary approach to patient care
  • Complete evaluations and establish individualized treatment and discharge plans
  • Provide therapy interventions using appropriate protocols and techniques
  • Ensure comprehensive and accurate clinical documentation within established deadlines
  • Supervise assigned assistants
  • Limited RTO available, with no more than one or two long weekend requests approved and no RTO over holidays
  • Accepts local candidates at the same pay rate as traveler positions
  • Required vaccinations per facility policy, with medical and religious exemptions considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-758004. 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: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 


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Posting ID: 1297365178 Posted: 2026-09-23 Job Title: Occupational Therapist