Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital American Traveler - 4.0 San Mateo, CA Job Details Contract $2,624.53 a week 1 day ago Qualifications Skilled nursing facility experience BLS Certification Assisting with ADLs Occupational therapy in skilled nursing facilities Basic life support Acute care

Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jul 27, 2026

Length:

23 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of experience for an acute care hospital position in San Mateo County, CA, with a preferred Sunday-Thursday schedule. Details Acute care hospital setting within a public county hospital and outpatient rehabilitation department Department includes a multidisciplinary team of 35 physical, occupational, and speech therapists Patient population includes adults with neurologic and orthopedic injuries, post-operative surgical conditions, arthritis, CVA, hand injuries, nerve injuries, tendon repairs, and upper extremity conditions Day shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5x8-hour shifts) Preferred schedule is Sunday through Thursday Epic EMR preferred Weekend and/or holiday coverage availability strongly preferred Requirements Current CA OT license required; license required if applicable Current BLS certification required Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience required Experience with adults, skilled nursing, and acute care settings required Strong proficiency in ADLs, adaptive equipment, and evaluation tools Ability to lift or assist with lifting patients and equipment Must be able to provide suitable transportation between work sites 2 supervisor references preferred Full DOB and full SSN required for consideration Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates Additional Information First week of the assignment (Monday-Friday) is dedicated to training and orientation Responsibilities include planning and performing OT treatments, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, providing therapeutic activities to promote independence in daily living, and completing thorough documentation Additional duties include splint design and fabrication, patient and family education, discharge planning, and community service referrals May serve as a clinical preceptor in a university-affiliated OT student program Spanish fluency is preferred but not required First-time travelers are welcome to apply All RTO requests require facility approval and must be submitted upfront Work hours may vary week to week based on departmental needs