Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Location

California

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, 5x8-hour schedule (08:00 - 16:30)

Job Description

The Acute Care Occupational Therapist will provide evaluation and treatment for general acute care patients across various diagnoses including general and orthopedic surgery, dementia, and functional deficits. The focus will be on activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity (UE) assessments, and achieving functional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapy interventions to improve patient outcomes.
• Assess and document patient progress and modify treatment as necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 1 year of acute care occupational therapy experience required.
• Current California occupational therapist license in hand is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience with Epic charting system is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

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

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!