Island Health

OT (Occupational Therapist)

Island Health$128K — $140K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Occupational Therapy
  • Current professional license in Occupational Therapy
  • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Responsibilities

  • Provide inpatient rehabilitation services to a diverse patient population
  • Administer therapy to adults and geriatrics with various complications
  • Conduct hand therapy sessions as a significant service offering
  • Collaborate with other therapists in inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Possibly travel for patient care across different service areas
  • Participate in a general orientation before engaging with departments
  • Adhere to the patient care schedule, ensuring 40 hours weekly

Benefits

  • Consistent Monday to Friday schedule with flexible weekend options
  • No holiday work required, supporting work-life balance
  • Access to a supportive therapy environment
  • Opportunity to work at various locations with diverse patient needs
  • Engagement with a team that includes outpatient therapists and wound care specialists
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Mercy Medical Center Merced
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Allied
Profession
Therapy
Specialty
OT
Job ID
33154011
Job Title
OT (Occupational Therapist)
Weekly Pay
$2466.0

Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/11/2025
End Date
11/10/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Profession: Occupational Therapy
Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, Monday to Friday
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Required
Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Occupational Therapy
- Current professional license in Occupational Therapy
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description:
The unit provides inpatient rehabilitation services.
Census averages around 150 patients.
Facilities include various beds for ICU, telemetry, and medical units.
There is also an off-site outpatient center for all three therapy disciplines.
The schedule includes a consistent 40 hours per week.
Travel for patient care may be necessary across different service areas.
Emergency therapy services are available, including access to pharmacy support.
Staffing includes a blend of inpatient and outpatient therapists to meet diverse patient needs.
Patients typically include adults and geriatric individuals with orthopedic, neurological, and pulmonary complications.
Hand therapy is a significant component of the occupational therapy services provided.
A general orientation will precede departmental engagement.
Weekend scheduling is flexible, with options for 10-hour shifts if required.
No holiday work is expected.
Dress code specifies burgundy tops with black pants and appropriate footwear.
Floating to various settings may be required as part of service delivery.
Wound care therapists are integral to the inpatient team.
Therapists will work with diverse populations, including pediatrics and geriatrics, and must have appropriate experience.
The region offers various recreational activities within a two-hour travel radius from significant natural landmarks.
Scheduling supports a balance of patient care and therapist well-being.
This position is suitable for those looking to contribute to a dynamic and supportive therapy environment.

Client Details

Address
333 Mercy Ave
City
Merced
State
CA
Zip Code
95340

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