OT Occupational Therapist

Location: Apple Valley, California

Job Type: Travel

Weekly Pay: $2222.00

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 Hour Day

Start Date: 2026-07-20

Shifts Per Week: 5

Scheduled Hours: 40

Job Id: 37179985

Job Description

Acute Care Occupational Therapist (OT)

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

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

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

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

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

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

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