Local Contract Occupational Therapist
Company: VeeAR Health
Location: Fairfield
Posted on: March 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description VeeAR Health is seeking a local contract
Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Fairfield,
California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty:
Occupational Therapist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date:
03/16/2026 - Duration: 8 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8
hours, days - Employment Type: Local Contract Shift Notes: Monday –
Friday, 8am – 5pm Weekend Requirements: - On Call Requirements: -
Job Description: JOB SUMMARY : Works under the supervision of the
Rehabilitation Services Supervisor and Director. The staff
occupational therapist, in accordance with his/her evaluation
findings and the physician’s referral, plans and implements
specific treatment programs for individual patients according to
the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborates
with the interdisciplinary treatment team. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES : 1.
Provides occupational therapy services in inpatient and outpatient
settings during assigned shift during department operating hours,
including assignment in rotation of weekend and holiday coverage.
2. On physician’s referral, evaluates patients, develops specific
treatment plans and goals, administers procedures and modalities
specific to the learning needs and age of the patient, and plans
for discharge utilizing appropriate Occupational Therapy
techniques. 3. Acts as a case manager for assigned patients. 4.
Prepares and maintains accurate and current patient records in
accordance with departmental policies and procedures. 5. Re
evaluates and revises patient’s treatment plan on a regular basis,
with approval of physician as necessary. 6. Provides patient,
family/caregivers with age appropriate instruction regarding
therapy procedures and home program, and provides additional
instruction as indicated. 7. Instructs the patient and
family/caregiver in care and use of assistive and adaptive
equipment. 8. Communicates with rehabilitation team members,
family, physicians and third party payers regarding patient
progress and program changes as appropriate. 9. Attends and/or
participates inter/intradepartmental in services and meetings as
required and appropriate. 10. Participates in short and long term
program development, including participation on committees as
requested. 11. Participates in student intern and/or volunteer
program as appropriate. 12. Provides supervision to occupational
therapist assistant. 13. Maintains clean, safe and orderly
treatment areas and equipment. Reports to supervisor any problems
or suggestions regarding safety in the workplace. 14. Assists with
orientation and supervision of other health care professionals as
appropriate. 15. Establishes and maintains effective communication
with physicians, coworkers, patients and other hospital personnel.
16. Enhances professional growth and development through
participation in educational programs, in service meetings, and
workshops within assigned specialty areas. 17. Performs other
duties as assigned. Experience: One year experience in acute
hospital or outpatient hand clinic preferred, however, will
consider new graduates. Skills: Good basic clinical skills in
occupational therapy evaluation and treatment. Must demonstrate and
maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care
for patients in the following age groups: Pediatric, Adolescent,
Adult, and Geriatric. Interpersonal Skills: The facility is a set
of value based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated
and role modeled by all employees that work. The facility
principles consist of Caring, Communication, Collaboration, and
Competence. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with
patients, patient’s families/caregivers, physicians, and coworkers.
Must be able to demonstrate excellent critical thinking skills and
ability to work in a team setting. Physical Effort: The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This may include moderate lifting/pushing/pulling of patients and
equipment in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Other:
Knowledge of existing laws and regulations governing the practice
of Occupational Therapy. VeeAR Health Job ID 36905634. About VeeAR
Health We are the world’s leading healthcare workforce solution
company, offering an array of staffing services that bridge
boundaries, connect resources, and seal talent gaps. At Veear
Health, we firmly believe that no technology is more powerful than
human connection. That’s why we work with a single focus – to put
people first. We bring you the best healthcare resources and talent
from across the world so that can make your healthcare services
more powerful and more effective! Benefits - Employee assistance
programs - Dental benefits - Continuing Education - Medical
benefits - Vision benefits - Referral bonus
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