Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift, 5x8)
Hours per Week: 40

Roles & Responsibilities
• Perform thorough assessments and create individualized plans of care that restore function and independence
• Deliver skilled manual therapy and hand therapy interventions to improve patient outcomes
• Assess and train patients in activities of daily living and adaptive equipment use
• Document accurately and efficiently in Epic to ensure continuity of care
• Conduct reassessments and modify treatment plans based on progress and interdisciplinary input
• Educate patients and families to support safe transitions and long-term recovery
• Participate in unit-based teamwork, including collaboration with PT, respiratory, pharmacy, social services and more
• Support fall/risk assessments and infection prevention protocols to keep patients safe

Qualifications
• Active state Occupational Therapy license required (pending license not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year acute care or acute rehabilitation experience preferred
• Certifications in Manual Therapy and Hand Therapy required or strongly preferred
• BLS preferred (or willing to obtain quickly)
• Proven experience charting in Epic or comparable electronic medical records
• Comfort floating between similar units and adapting to patient mix
• Ability to work the posted schedule (Tuesday through Saturday) and meet orientation requirements

Education
• Degree in Occupational Therapy (OTR) from an accredited program
• Active state OT licensure required

Knowledge & Skills
• Skilled in assessment, evaluation, discharge planning, and plan of care development
• Proficient with ADL training, adaptive equipment assessment (pediatric & adult) and FIM scoring
• Experience with hand therapy, splinting (static/functional/dynamic) and soft tissue techniques
• Familiarity with modalities such as electrical stimulation, edema massage, and biofeedback
• Competence in billing/documentation best practices for acute care
• Strong patient/family education, safety/injury prevention, and lifting/transfer skills
• Knowledge of fall/risk assessment and infection prevention procedures

Benefits
• Comprehensive orientation and onboarding so you hit the ground confident
• Free on-site parking — no meter worries
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance to keep paperwork painless
• Travel support and reimbursement for contract travelers
• Paid time off options to recharge and stay balanced
• Opportunities for professional development and specialty training (hand therapy, manual therapy)
• A workplace that prioritizes patient safety and professional collaboration

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa sits in the heart of Sonoma County wine country — when you have a day off explore nearby wineries, stroll the historic Sonoma Plaza, or hike the majestic Armstrong Redwoods. For beach time, Bodega Bay is a short drive for scenic coastline and fresh seafood. Enjoy local farmers markets, boutique shopping, and easy weekend trips to San Francisco, Napa, and the Russian River for kayaking and outdoor fun.