Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Competency, Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Hospital, Identify Issues, Neurology, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Willing to Travel
Start Date: August 10, 2026
Location: Eureka, California
Schedule: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (08:00 - 16:30), 13-week assignment
Highlights:- Acute care occupational therapy position in a community hospital setting serving a rural area
- Work with generalized populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Epic charting system experience preferred
- Small hospital environment with interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Opportunity to work with diverse diagnoses including CVA rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic conditions, and neurological disorders
- Scrubs provided: Navy or Khaki
Requirements:- Valid California Occupational Therapy license (must be in hand; pending licenses not accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience required
- Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- BLS certification required
- Required skills: acute disorder experience, chronic disorder experience, functional activities
- Preferred skills: standardized assessments, feeding techniques (oral/motor)
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Willingness to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- Must reside outside 50-mile local radius
- Willingness to float within the facility or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
Why Join Us?This travel occupational therapy position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rural community hospital setting while working with diverse patient populations and diagnoses. The assignment includes competitive compensation, day shift scheduling, and the chance to expand your clinical skills in a supportive acute care environment. Limited time off requests are accommodated (no more than 7 days), and housing options are available in the area.