Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,680 per week
Lakeside, CA, 92040, USA
- $60 p/week
- Healthcare
- Part-time
- Occupational Therapist
- Travel OT
- School-Based Therapy
This role is for a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide in-person, school-based therapy services to students from elementary through high school in Lakeside, California, covering a leave for approximately five months. The position requires a California OT license and offers part-time hours with competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits. Amergis Healthcare Staffing supports the OT with professional development, direct deposit pay, and dedicated clinical and recruitment assistance.
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Lakeside, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: 24 weeks
- 28 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Location: Lakeside, CA
Start Date: February 6, 2026 – June 11, 2026
Contract Length: 5 months
Schedule: 4 days/week (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | No Wednesdays
Hours per Week: 28
Amergis is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to cover a leave for the remainder of the school year. This is an in-person only position—remote candidates will not be considered. The OT will work with students from elementary through high school, supporting their functional and academic success.
Position Details- Case Load: TBD
- Setting: In-person only
- Certification: Active California OT License required
- Experience: School-based experience preferred
- Local Pay Rate: $60/hour
- Travel Weekly Pay: $1,960 (adjustable)
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Dedicated recruiter and clinical support team
- Referral bonuses
?? Contact: Erika Schweitzer | |
Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Amergis Healthcare, Inc.-Allied Job ID #1068647. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 28 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist - ST
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-AlliedAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.




