Travel NICU Occupational Therapist - $3,547 per week

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Salinas, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatric Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide patient-centered therapy services across a variety of clinical environments.

This opportunity supports clinicians seeking flexibility, professional growth, and meaningful patient impact. New graduate OTs are welcome to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional independence
• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Address ADLs, IADLs, mobility, and functional performance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies
• Complete timely and accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active (or pending) state Occupational Therapy license
• New graduates welcome
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay packages
• Guaranteed hours (assignment-dependent)
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend and meals & incidentals (travel roles)
• License reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Weekly direct deposit

Why Work With Us

• Personalized recruiter support
• Transparent contracts and pay
• Nationwide opportunities
• Clinician-first approach

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18235251. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT),07:00:00-15:00:00

About Critical Connection, inc

This isnʼt just a job you are looking for. You are building a career. CCI can help you make your next move and help you to know when itʼs the right move.

We want to know about your career and personal goals, including what you want to achieve now and well into the future. Building solid relationships through transparency and trust with our Therapists and Nurses is the foundation of our process.

CCI gives you access to opportunities with the best healthcare organizations and private practices

throughout the United States. We understand these healthcare providers' needs and the company culture,allowing us to connect you with the right employer foryour career goals, skills, and financial objectives.Submitting yourprofileis just the start. We meet withyou to learn more about who you are, both as ahealthcare professional and as a person - your dreams,your strengths, and your values. Then you can leave thetravelsearch to us. There is no stress, no hassles, no timewasted searching multiple want ads and job placementwebsites - just the best opportunities for you.CCIʼs commitment to getting to know each candidateguarantees the best professional andpersonal fit between CCI candidates and healthcareemployers. Make the connection today!