Occupational Therapist

Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Outpatient | Murrieta, CA

This 20-week travel contract is an excellent fit for an OT with a strong pediatric background and a passion for developmental care. The outpatient setting serves children across a wide range of developmental diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, sensory processing challenges, fine motor delay, regulation difficulties, developmental delay, and genetic conditions.

Schedule

• 4x10-hour days: Tuesday–Friday, 08:00–18:30 (Mondays off)
• No on-call requirements; occasional census-based call-offs possible
• Guaranteed hours once call-off policy requirements are met

Clinical Focus

• Evaluation and treatment planning for pediatric and adolescent patients
• Sensory integrative assessment and treatment
• Neurodevelopmental treatment approaches
• Visual perceptual skills testing and treatment
• Home exercise program development, patient/family education
• Feeding/eating experience preferred but not required

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of pediatric OT experience
• Pediatric outpatient experience required; children's hospital experience preferred
• Active NBCOT certification
• BLS (AHA)
• California OT license required — candidates licensed in another state may practice under the 60-day rule while the CA license is being obtained; must be actively pursuing licensure upon offer
• Local candidates (within 50 miles) are not accepted

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Any
• RTO: 6-day maximum, confirmed at submission
• Holidays: Must work 2 of 3 covered holidays
• Parking: Complimentary for travelers
• Orientation: 40 hours; up to 10 hours of pre-start modules may be required (non-billable)
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required
• First-time travelers welcome