Occupational Therapist ( OT ) | Up to $2,300 / Week | Monterey, CA

Make a Meaningful Difference as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in Monterey, California:

Bring your clinical expertise to a rewarding 13-week Occupational Therapist contract at Cypress Ridge Care Center in Monterey, CA. This full-time, day-shift opportunity gives you the consistency of 38 guaranteed hours each week, competitive pay of $55 to $57 per hour, and the chance to help skilled nursing patients rebuild independence in the activities that matter most. If you are an experienced OT, rehabilitation therapist, or SNF Occupational Therapist who values patient-centered care and supportive teamwork, this assignment offers an engaging next step in a beautiful coastal community.

Assignment Highlights:

• Enjoy a 13-week, in-person contract assignment with an anticipated start date of October 26, 2026.
• Work a day shift schedule with 38 guaranteed hours per week in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Earn a competitive hourly rate of $55 to $57, based on qualifications and applicable compensation arrangements.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team focused on meaningful rehabilitation outcomes and safe patient transitions.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct thorough occupational therapy evaluations that identify functional limitations, strengths, and individualized rehabilitation needs.
• Create and deliver treatment plans that improve activities of daily living, mobility, coordination, strength, and functional performance.
• Teach patients and caregivers adaptive techniques, home exercises, and safe use of adaptive equipment to promote lasting independence.
• Document evaluations, interventions, progress, and outcomes accurately in NetHealth, also known as Rehab Optima.
• Partner with nursing, physical therapy, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to support care planning and discharge planning.

Required Qualifications:

• You hold an active, current California Occupational Therapist license and are eligible to practice independently.
• You bring at least one year of recent occupational therapy experience in a skilled nursing facility or post-acute rehabilitation setting.
• You are confident using NetHealth or Rehab Optima for timely, compliant therapy documentation.
• You have strong clinical judgment and can develop individualized therapeutic interventions for patients with varied rehabilitation needs.
• You communicate clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members while maintaining a compassionate, professional approach.

Preferred Strengths:

• Experience supporting patients with complex rehabilitation needs, transitional care, or discharge planning will help you make an immediate impact.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, care planning, and activities of daily living interventions is highly valued.
• Current BLS certification and experience in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation are welcome additions.

Pay and Benefits:

This opportunity offers $55 to $57 per hour, with final compensation confirmed during the recruitment process. Eligible team members may also access health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) options; health savings accounts; flexible schedules; holiday pay; and paid time off.

About the Company:

Domnovate Healthcare partners with healthcare organizations to strengthen care delivery, expand capacity, and respond to evolving operational needs. We provide flexible clinical workforce support, healthcare operations services, and project-based solutions designed around the way healthcare actually works. Our approach is practical, adaptable, and accountable—focused on understanding each organization’s needs, building the right solution around them, and supporting reliable execution in complex healthcare environments. You will join a team that respects your clinical contribution, values reliable follow-through, and supports professionals who want their work to improve patient care.

Apply Today:

Apply today to bring your Occupational Therapy expertise to an impactful skilled nursing rehabilitation assignment in Monterey, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Domnovate Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where healthcare professionals can thrive.

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $55 - $57 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No