Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT in Elk Grove, CA. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a skilled nursing facility with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active California Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility or long-term care settings preferred.
• Ability to provide documentation and deliver skilled OT services for rehabilitation and activities of daily living.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with patient mobility training, ADL retraining, splinting, and adaptive equipment recommendations preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: .
• Work schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift.
• Guaranteed weekly hours: 36.
• Candidate may be expected to float to other nearby facilities as needed.

Apply now and you‘ll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include comprehensive options starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled occupational therapy services in a skilled nursing setting. Support patient independence through individualized treatment plans, ADL training, therapeutic modalities, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Maintain documentation to meet facility and regulatory standards.

Location Highlights

Elk Grove offers suburban living with access to regional attractions and outdoor recreation. Elk Grove is approximately 16 miles south of downtown Sacramento and about a 90-minute drive to Lake Tahoe. The city provides proximity to Elk Grove Regional Park and Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge for outdoor activities, and Sacramento’s Old Sacramento Historic District and the State Capitol are within a short commute. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with shopping centers, dining options, and convenient access to major highways and Sacramento International Airport.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.