Location: Apple Valley, California

Start Date: 03-10-2026

End Date: 06-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 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

• Assess and evaluate pediatric and adolescent patients using developmental testing and clinical observation
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care focused on developmental treatment and activities of daily living
• Document treatment, reassessments, and plan of care thoroughly in Epic to support continuity and billing
• Provide targeted interventions for diagnoses such as autism and developmental delay
• Collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning and outpatient follow up
• Float into acute care when outpatient census is low to support hospital-based patient needs
• Maintain accurate billing/documentation practices and support efficient patient throughput

Qualifications

• Minimum: 1 year of occupational therapy experience, able to work proficiently and independently
• First-time travel therapists are welcome; travel experience is not required
• BLS certification preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Familiarity with Epic charting preferred
• Experience in pediatrics, early intervention, autism care, or acute care settings is a strong plus
• Comfort managing an average daily patient load of about 7

Knowledge & Skills

• Pediatric occupational therapy techniques and developmental treatment
• Assessment and evaluation skills for developmental delays and autism
• Strong documentation, billing, and plan of care development
• Ability to perform reassessments and adjust treatment plans
• Experience with activities of daily living interventions
• Familiarity with Epic electronic charting system
• Comfort floating between outpatient clinic and hospital acute care when needed

Benefits

• Free parking on site, so no meter stress on shift days
• Consistent day schedule for better work-life balance
• Opportunity to chart in Epic, strengthening your electronic health record skills
• Work with a supportive interdisciplinary team across pediatrics and acute care
• Chance to build pediatric specialty skills including developmental testing and autism care
• Professional growth opportunities with hands-on experience and preferred BLS support
• Meaningful caseload size (about 7 patients/day) so you can focus on quality care
• Stable contract travel assignment with clear scheduling expectations

Travel Perks: Explore Apple Valley, California

Explore the High Desert while on assignment. Apple Valley places you near Mojave Narrows Regional Park for hiking, birding, and fishing, and the California Route 66 Museum in nearby Victorville for a bit of Americana. Weekend escapes to Joshua Tree National Park and Big Bear are within a reasonable drive for rock climbing, stargazing, scenic hikes, and mountain air. Local farmers markets, community events, and desert sunsets make for relaxing off-duty time.

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