Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Overview

Occupational Therapist, General — Carmichael, California, United States. This travel assignment is for a skilled nursing facility setting. Start date: 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,519 to $2,657, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 5x8 days, scheduled 08:00–16:30.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,519-$2,657 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: Skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents’ occupational therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans to improve functional abilities and independence with activities of daily living.
• Provide evidence-based OT interventions to address upper-extremity function, fine motor skills, balance, and coordination.
• Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes in the resident’s chart.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, social work, and rehabilitation aides) to support discharge planning and care goals.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and adherence to facility policies and regulatory requirements during therapy sessions.
• Educate residents and families on activities and strategies to maintain progress and prevent decline.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
• Effective communication and collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team
• Availability to commit to a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
• Adaptability to a fast-paced rehabilitation environment and to a variable patient caseload

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing
• Housing assistance
• Extension opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay

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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.

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