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Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility

$67 per hour

United Health Care Staffing

Job Description

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility – UHC Staffing

Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Merced, California

Start Date: 08-05-2026

End Date: 11-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients with skilled, compassionate care, following physician orders and referrals
  • Develop and update individualized treatment and discharge plans that help patients regain independence
  • Document services accurately and timely to ensure seamless, high-quality care
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in line with practice acts and facility policies
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and families to create the best possible outcomes
  • Maintain compliance with all safety and regulatory standards, keeping patients at the heart of everything

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (MOT/OTD)
  • Active California Occupational Therapy license (or ability to obtain one)
  • Strong clinical, documentation, and communication skills
  • A passion for helping others and a willingness to adapt to new environments

Education

  • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) from an accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

  • Patient evaluation and assessment
  • Treatment planning and discharge planning
  • Clinical documentation and record-keeping
  • Supervision of COTAs
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance and safety standards

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and happy
  • 401K retirement savings plan to invest in your future
  • Generous housing stipend while on assignment
  • Travel reimbursement to get you to beautiful Merced
  • Paid time off to recharge and explore
  • A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Merced, California

Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Merced is your gateway to Yosemite National Park! Enjoy the local charm of the Merced River, explore UC Merced and nearby parks, visit the Castle Air Museum, or take a weekend drive to San Francisco, Monterey Bay, or the Sierra Nevada foothills. There is always something new to discover.

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