Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Overview

Occupational Therapist – General, Travel assignment in Monterey, California. Start date 12/01/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,311 to $2,502 per week, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 days, typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting. This travel opportunity is offered through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,311–$2,502 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5 days per week; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Start date: 12/01/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility; Travel assignment through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial occupational therapy evaluations for residents in the skilled nursing facility, assessing functional mobility, activities of daily living, balance, cognition, and safety with mobility.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans; provide direct therapy and adjust plans based on progress; document progress and outcomes.
• Deliver therapy aimed at improving independence, endurance, strength, coordination, and cognitive skills; educate residents and families on home exercise programs and safety.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team; participate in rounds; support discharge planning and transitions to home or other care settings.
• Supervise therapy assistants or support staff as assigned; ensure adherence to scope of practice and facility policies.
• Maintain compliant, timely documentation in the electronic health record and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Requirements

• Active OT license or eligibility to practice in the United States; California licensure may be required or eligibility to obtain licensure in the state.
• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills; proficient with electronic medical records.
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and the care team; dependable and able to meet guaranteed hours.
• Availability for a 13-week travel assignment and the specified 5x8 schedule starting 12/01/2026.
• Preferred experience in geriatric rehabilitation or SNF settings.

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and ongoing assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Credentialing and onboarding coordination to align with the start date
• Travel support resources and guidance for housing and logistics
• Ongoing access to a national network of travel healthcare professionals for collaboration
• Opportunities for extension or additional assignments based on performance and facility needs

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.