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Occupational Therapist - Acute - (OT - Acute)
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$108,427 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description & Requirements Occupational Therapist
- Acute
- (OT•Acute)
StartDate:
10/12/2026
Available Shifts:
8
D Pay Rate:
$1956.00
- $2016.
00
Required Qualifications Occupational Therapist, Acute Experience:
1 year
Licenses:
OT-CA(Copy needed)
Certifications:
OTR-NBCOT
(Copy Needed); BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required DOB Required Work History:
Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year About the Facility Boasting a staff of more than 400 physicians and operating across two campuses, this hospital offers high quality care to residents of the Greater Santa Cruz area. The Joint Commission accredited facility first opened its doors to the public in 1941 as an 18 bed facility and has steadily grown since then, blossoming into one of the most trusted names in medical care in the region. As a member of the Catholic Healthcare West group, the facility is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and strives to uphold the high quality of care that patients associate with its parent institution. Facility Location In Spanish the word Santa Cruz means "Holy Cross". This city just south of San Francisco is located off the northern part of Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz is now well known for its temperate climate, the beauty of its natural coastline and forests and its unconventional community lifestyle. It's actually a beach resort with an oceanfront amusement park. There's even a "Clock Tower" in the center of the city. Job Benefits Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. occupational therapist, occupational therapy, OT, therapist, patient care, healthcare, health care, acute care occupational therapist, acute occupational therapist, acute, occupational therapy assistant
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance