Occupational Therapist

Location: Apple Valley, CA
Profession: Therapist

Posted: 5/22/2026
Salary: $2258.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Occupational Therapist – Acute Care

Location

Apple Valley, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | 5x8 Hours (8:00–16:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services in an acute care hospital setting
  • Document patient care and progress using Epic electronic health records system
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized patient treatment plans
  • Float between facilities within the state as required by assignment needs
  • Participate in holiday coverage, committing to work 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience required
  • Active California Occupational Therapist license (must be in hand at time of start)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • LA fire card obtained within the last 30 days required
  • Must disclose any license or background hits upfront at time of submission; no open license hits will be approved
  • 2 professional references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required prior to start

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Prior experience working in an acute care hospital environment
  • Familiarity with Epic charting system
  • Ability to accommodate a block schedule based on manager discretion

Why Join Us

  • Free on-site parking available at the facility
  • First-time travelers welcome — this assignment is open to candidates with as little as 1 year of experience

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