Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care in Monterey, California. This travel, temporary assignment targets a two-week contract starting 07/19/2026 within a skilled nursing facility environment. Weekly pay ranges from $1,652 to $1,785 per week, with no guaranteed hours. Shift is 5x8 days, typically 08:00–16:30. The role focuses on optimizing functional independence for residents through evaluation, planning, and therapy delivery in a dynamic post-acute setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,652–$1,785 per week
- Guaranteed hours: none
- Contract duration: 2 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 07/19/2026
- Setting: skilled nursing facility environment
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing occupational therapy evaluations for residents, focusing on activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, fine motor function, and safety with daily tasks; develop and update individualized treatment plans with measurable goals.
- Implement evidence-based OT interventions, including therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, ADL/IADL training, upper-extremity rehabilitation, splinting, and assistive device instruction; modify goals as progress is documented.
- Provide documentation of assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge planning in alignment with facility policies and payer requirements; maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, social work, and physicians) to coordinate care plans, monitor progress, and facilitate safe transitions to next levels of care or home.
- Educate residents and family members on home exercise programs, adaptive strategies, safety precautions, fall prevention, and device management to support continued progress after discharge.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, infection control practices, patient privacy (HIPAA), and facility policies; participate in regular care conferences and quality improvement activities.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience providing occupational therapy services in acute care or skilled nursing/post-acute settings
- Ability to work in a travel assignment with a two-week contract and adapt to a new unit as needed
- Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills for interdisciplinary care
- Ability to work onsite in Monterey, California and adhere to a 5x8 day shift
- Eligible to work in the United States and legally able to perform required duties
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Dedicated on-assignment support for timely issue resolution
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to speed start
- Timely weekly pay with direct deposit
- Access to additional travel opportunities across nationwide assignments
- Compliance guidance and ongoing credentialing coordination
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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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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