Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $2,599 to $2,759 per week in Escondido, CA

Occupational Therapist

Location : Escondido, CA

Agency : AMN Healthcare Allied

Pay : $2,599 to $2,759 per week

Shift Information : Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration : 23 Weeks

Start Date : 1 / 5 / 2026

About the Position

AlliedTravelNetwork is working with AMN Healthcare Allied to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in ESCONDIDO, California, 92029!

Job Description & Requirements

Occupational Therapist - School - (OT - School)

StartDate : 1 / 5 / 2026

Available Shifts : 8 D

Pay Rate : $2599.00 - $2759.00

Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Escondido, CA let you support PreK-12th grade students across five school sites. This assignment starts ASAP and runs through June 10, 2026, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. You will manage a caseload of roughly 55-65 students, providing therapy to help students achieve their educational and developmental goals. You are paid only for hours worked, with no pay for school holidays or closings.

Escondido, CA offers beautiful parks, wineries, and easy access to San Diego, making it a great place to work and explore. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24 / 7 career management. As a publicly traded company, AMN Healthcare maintains high ethical standards.

Apply now to join this Travel Occupational Therapist assignment in Escondido, CA.

Required Qualifications

Occupational Therapist, School

OT-CA

Certifications : OTR-National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in CA.

Preferred Qualifications

Initial certification through NBCOT

Clear, articulate communication skills

Ability to explain results to a varied audience

Candidates with previous school experience a plus!

Completion of a criminal record and background check

Facility Location

Settled in a sun-drenched valley among Southern California’s coastal mountains, Escondido mixes small-town friendliness with big-city buzz. Local culture thrives on Friday nights with hot rods and retro cars on display; you’ll also find the California Center for the Arts and a bevy of historic parks and ranches. And San Diego’s beaches and historic downtown are just a short drive or train ride away.

Job Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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About AMN Healthcare Allied

Embarking on an allied travel career with AMN Healthcare means a wealth of resources at your fingertips and a vast array of exciting opportunities across all allied healthcare disciplines, settings, and practice areas. Whatever your personal and professional goals are, AMN Healthcare is ready to build a partnership of success and match you with your dream allied travel assignment.

Beyond high-paying travel jobs, you have access to exceptional benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional growth. We take pride in being the nation’s leading allied staffing agency, ensuring top-tier assignments and unparalleled support for allied healthcare professionals nationwide.

Requirements

Occupational Therapist, School

OT-CA

Certifications : OTR-National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in CA.

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include :

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