Job Description

Job Description

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

• BLS/BCLS required

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.\n

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

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Work experience placement, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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