World Nurses is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Sunnyvale, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days, flexible
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health | Contract
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Duration: 13 weeks
Positions Available: 1
Schedule: Day shift, Monday–Friday with flexible hours (typically between 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
Holiday Coverage: Required
Setting: Home Health
Position Overview
We are seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) for a home health contract assignment. The Occupational Therapist’s primary role is to restore and maximize patient function, promote independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), and prevent further functional decline following illness or disability. This position serves patients in assigned community territories and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary care teams.
Service Area
Coverage includes assigned territories and neighboring communities as needed.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
- Implement medically prescribed OT programs to improve functional performance
- Facilitate independence with ADLs and adaptive strategies
- Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, safety, and equipment use
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with home health standards
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
- Perform additional duties consistent with skills, training, and scope of practice
Required Qualifications
- Active state Occupational Therapist (OT) license (must be current)
- Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience
- Home health experience preferred
- Strong time-management, communication, and clinical assessment skills
- Ability to work independently in a community-based setting
Certifications
Equipment & Systems
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) electronic medical record
Additional Information
- Bilingual skills not required
Please note: Only candidates who meet all minimum qualifications and required certifications will be considered.
About World Nurses
World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled
healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with
opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We
believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our
business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in
placement.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Relocation bonus
