Travel Occupational Therapist - $3,042 per week

Company: The Good Life MedStaff
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: November 3, 2025

Job Description:

The Good Life MedStaff is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Occupational Therapist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 26 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel The OT candidate must have previous Schools-Based therapy experience because they need to hit the ground running from Day 1 and they must be able to work independently. Ideally we'd want this candidate for a 26-week rotation, but we'd certainly take 13 weeks. Please send any interested candidates my way and I will make sure they get interviewed asap. 8 hour day shift for 40 hours/week, but obviously hours aren't guaranteed on weeks with a holiday as school is out. Essential Job Duties: • Evaluating a patient's functional status • Establishing treatment goals • Planning treatment • Implementing the plan of care through direct treatment • Coordinating treatment with other health care personnel • Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers • Evaluating need for interdisciplinary referral • Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences • Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment Minimum Qualifications: • Licensed Occupational Therapist with experience in school settings • Strong patient care and communication skills • Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology • Experience assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) and discharge planning • Familiarity with working with individuals with autism and disabilities • Background in developing care plans and early intervention strategies • Relevant experience in outpatient and clinic settings Job Summary: The School OT caseload is comprised of school age children with a variety of diagnoses. The position requires the therapist to complete comprehensive assessments and provide intervention in person and/or remotely at multiple school sites in Bakersfield. They are responsible for providing skilled therapy to students in compliance with California licensing standards and within the scope of clinical skills required for the client population being treated and as determined by client age, diagnosis and IEP (individualized Educational Plan). The School OT performs the duties of assessment, care planning, treatment, student / staff / family training, discharge and transition planning as based on client age and diagnosis and IEP Team decisions within occupational therapy clinical practice standards. The School OT is responsible for providing supervision of COTAs, aides, and/or student interns. The School OT reports directly to the Lead School OT, assists in maintaining efficiency, understands and complies with the California Occupational Therapy Practice Act, the AOTA Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy, the AOTA Code of Ethics, and the AOTA Scope of Practice. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Conducts assessments of students to determine eligibility for educationally-related occupational therapy services – Uses appropriate, and age specific tests and procedures - Involves school staff / family / caregivers. 2. Attends and participates in Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Team meetings and makes recommendations for the IEP as appropriate - Develops present levels of function and IEP goals and objectives in conjunction with the IEP Team. 3. Plans and schedules appropriate educationally-related occupational therapy programs; monitors student progress and evaluates plans on regular basis - Implements service delivery on assigned students based on the goals, objectives, frequency and duration, and placement as determined by the IEP Team - Utilizes an approach that encourages student participation in the least restrictive environment. 4. Maintains accurate records and provides reports for use in IEP team meetings - Maintains oral and written communication with educational personnel, parents, and community agencies regarding assigned schools and students. This can include, but is not limited to assessment reports, telephone calls, treatment notes, progress notes, informal notes, and home programs. 5. Meets on a weekly basis with the COTA and discusses client progress and changes. Documents in or co-signs the client charts. 6. Provides appropriate supervision, according to the Occupational Therapy Practice Act, to COTAs and Aides. 7. Able to handle a variable and changing workload (min. of 10 students per 8 hour day worked) appropriately and maintain a positive working environment for the student and staff, and maintain quality care for the students. 8. Demonstrates appropriate and safe treatment techniques / exercises for the student. Modifies treatment technique or exercise in response to student and staff feedback and professional judgment. 9. Bills accurately and timely. 10. Provides student / family / caregiver / staff education – appropriate to student needs, diagnosis, age and IEP. 11. Participates in the selection, design and/or construction of necessary adaptive equipment and materials Essential Function? 12. Maintains organized working files on assigned students. 13. Works cooperatively with educational staff to identify areas where support is needed and provides training in the therapeutic needs of student. The Good Life MedStaff Job ID 34449492. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Allied Health:Occupational Therapy,06:00:00-14:00:00 About The Good Life MedStaff We are a Travel Nursing Agency, connecting compassionate caregivers, who love adventure, with amazing opportunities. We want to bring you to The Good Life! Connecting, Caring, and Competing for the best opportunities to help you reach your goals! Benefits - Medical benefits - Dental benefits - Vision benefits - 401k retirement plan - Referral bonus

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