Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Bakersfield, CA

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location

Bakersfield, CA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | 5x8s, 40 Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients' functional independence and quality of life
• Document patient progress, treatment plans, and outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members to coordinate patient care
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and home exercise programs

Required Qualifications

• Current and valid Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of California
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current NBCOT certification
• Experience working in a rehabilitation or acute care setting

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a patient-centered approach

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a dedicated inpatient rehabilitation setting focused on meaningful patient outcomes
• Consistent daytime schedule offering work-life balance in a structured clinical environment