Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Monterey, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
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

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional travel OT openings, apply at Healthforce Healthcare LLC’s careers site: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.
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