Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) — Santa Barbara, CA | 13-Week Contract, $1,995/35-hr

Ref #: C-OT-9102519

Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Type: Contract/Travel
Start: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM
Rate: Travel $1,995/35 hrs; Local $1,967/35 hrs

Required qualifications

• Current, active Occupational Therapy state license
• CPR and BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross (includes AED)

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and environmental factors to identify limitations and set functional goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary team
• Use appropriate therapeutic techniques to improve daily living skills, independence, and participation
• Recommend, fit, and train patients in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
• Instruct and practice activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental ADLs with patients
• Educate patients and caregivers on condition management, safety, and strategies to maximize independence
• Monitor, document, and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and outcome measures
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation (evaluations, treatment notes, discharge summaries)
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team members to support discharge planning and community/work reintegration
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and participate in required professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned by management