Travel Occupational Therapist

Company: World Nurses
Location: King City
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description World Nurses is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in King City, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Occupational Therapist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: 04/05/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights, flexible - Employment Type: Travel Hiring across the U.S. for qualified talent. Guaranteed weekly direct deposit keeps pay on track. Enjoy travel allowances, housing support, and bonuses. Job Title: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation Job Type: Contract Position Urgency: Rapid Response / Crisis Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) with experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings. The therapist will provide evaluation and treatment services to patients with physical, developmental, or cognitive conditions that affect their ability to perform daily activities. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to manage a workload split between inpatient and outpatient care environments. Key Responsibilities - Evaluate patients to assess functional limitations and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans. - Provide therapy interventions to improve mobility, coordination, strength, cognitive function, and activities of daily living (ADLs). - Work with patients recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or chronic conditions to restore functional independence. - Deliver therapy services across both inpatient and outpatient settings, with approximately equal distribution of workload. - Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to achieve optimal rehabilitation outcomes. - Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, adaptive equipment, and strategies to improve daily functioning. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes in the facility’s medical record system. - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. - Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning. Work Schedule - Variable schedule, including weekend coverage as needed - Holiday coverage may be required Minimum Requirements - Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of California - Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience - Experience in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings required - Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification required - Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team Specialty - Rehabilitation Therapy – Occupational Therapy - Practice Settings: Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation This position is ideal for an experienced occupational therapist who is adaptable and comfortable providing therapy across multiple care settings while helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required certifications are eligible to apply./n About World Nurses World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in placement. Benefits - Medical benefits - Referral bonus - Relocation bonus

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