Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Rehabilitation Unit in Valencia, California

Join a 13-week travel occupational therapy assignment in Valencia, California, supporting patient recovery in a 19-bed acute rehabilitation unit.

Bring your occupational therapy expertise to an on-site acute rehabilitation setting in Valencia, California. This travel Occupational Therapist (OT) opportunity offers the chance to support patients during meaningful recovery while enjoying life in scenic Southern California. Valencia provides a welcoming community with convenient access to hiking, outdoor recreation, Los Angeles, beaches, and major regional attractions.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850-$1,990
• Location: Valencia, California
• Healthcare Setting: 19-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 4, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, primarily Monday through Friday, with 1-2 weekend days as scheduled
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 32-40 hours per week
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Additional Information: On-site occupational therapy role; no floating to other units

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure in California
• At least 1 year of professional occupational therapy experience
• Acute rehabilitation or inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred; candidates with SNF, outpatient, or acute care experience are encouraged to apply
• Ability to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide skilled occupational therapy interventions
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work scheduled weekdays and occasional weekend days

Travel Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities, limitations, and rehabilitation needs
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living, mobility, coordination, cognition, and safe participation in meaningful activities
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, safety strategies, and continued progress toward independence
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the rehabilitation team
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in Meditech
• Contribute to a supportive, patient-centered acute rehabilitation environment

Apply now for this California travel occupational therapy job and join a dedicated rehabilitation team in Valencia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.