Location: Apple Valley, CA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day shift) - 5x8-hour schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric patients thoroughly using developmental testing and functional assessments to identify needs
• Develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care that support growth, independence, and participation
• Provide skilled developmental treatment and intervention for diagnoses such as autism and developmental delay
• Perform timely reassessments and revise care plans to reflect patient progress
• Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with families and interdisciplinary teams for continuity of care
• Document all patient care in Epic accurately and efficiently to support quality outcomes and billing
• Support the outpatient clinic and float into acute care as needed when outpatient census is low
• Educate caregivers and school teams to promote carryover and functional progress at home and in the community

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy licensure in California (or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical OT experience — enough to be proficient and independent (first-timers accepted)
• Pediatric clinical experience or strong interest in pediatric populations (autism and developmental delays common)
• BLS certification preferred
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic medical record systems preferred
• Comfort floating into acute care settings when outpatient volume is low
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to family-centered care

Education

• Master’s in Occupational Therapy or Entry-level OTD (or equivalent degree in occupational therapy)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in pediatric evaluation, developmental testing, and treatment planning
• Proficient with plan of care development, reassessments, and discharge planning
• Familiarity with billing/documentation practices for therapy services
• Ability to address activities of daily living and early intervention strategies
• Experience working in acute care, pediatric outpatient, or children’s hospital settings
• Comfortable collaborating with PT, SLP, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your clinical expertise and growth
• Free on-site parking — no circling the lot before your first cup of coffee
• Work with Epic charting in a hospital-supported environment — great for your resume
• Opportunities to gain acute care experience while still working in a pediatric outpatient setting
• Flexible scheduling considerations when submitted up front (RTO must be provided at time of submission)
• Licensure assistance and credentialing support to get you started smoothly
• Travel-friendly perks like travel reimbursement and housing support options for contract clinicians
• A culture that encourages professional development and continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Apple Valley, CA

Apple Valley is a gateway to high desert outdoor fun. Enjoy nearby Mojave Narrows Regional Park for hiking, fishing, and picnics, explore local trails and off-road areas, and discover charming downtown Apple Valley for dining and community events. For weekend escapes, take a scenic drive to Joshua Tree National Park or Big Bear for hiking, rock climbing, stargazing, and mountain air. Local farmers markets, small-town eateries, and nearby Victorville offer easy errands and entertainment during off hours.

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