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Occupational Therapist
Eureka, CA
Occupational Therapist – Rehabilitation
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join its rehabilitation team serving a rural community. You'll work with a diverse patient population across the lifespan, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with acute and chronic conditions.
Schedule & Duration
- Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (5 days, 8 hours/day)
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience required
- Active California state license (compact license accepted; pending licenses not accepted)
- BLS and CBOT certifications required
- Travel experience required
Clinical Scope
You'll provide occupational therapy across a generalized patient population, focusing on:
- Acute and chronic disorder management
- Functional activities and mobility
- Assessment and evaluation using standardized measures
- Feeding techniques and oral-motor work
- Patient and family education
- Discharge planning
- Specialties include: CVA rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, total joint replacement, amputee care, dementia/Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis
Key Details
- Scrubs: Navy or Khaki
- You may be asked to float to nearby sister facilities as part of your assignment
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 designated holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during initial application
Requirements
- Provide 2 professional references covering your past 1 year of experience
- Disclose any prior work with Providence facilities (permanent, travel, or per diem)
- Background check required; facility does not accept Nursys or certain background report flags