Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care travel assignment in Monterey, California. Start date 12/01/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range of $2,421 to $2,488 per week with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30). Assignment setting: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,421–$2,488 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 12/01/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (travel assignment)

Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations for adult residents and contribute to developing individualized treatment plans
- Implement age-appropriate OT interventions to maximize independence in activities of daily living
- Facilitate activities to improve mobility, coordination, cognitive skills, and upper-extremity function
- Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes in medical records
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, social work) to coordinate comprehensive resident care
- Support discharge planning and provide home exercise instructions and caregiver education as appropriate

Requirements
- Active California Occupational Therapist license
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Relevant experience in acute care and/or skilled nursing settings preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility environment and adapt to a travel assignment schedule
- Ability to pass credentialing and background checks as part of the assignment process

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours during the assignment
- Weekly pay range of $2,421 to $2,488 per week (per week)
- 13-week contract with potential extension opportunities
- Travel and credentialing support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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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.

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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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