Occupational Therapist: Skilled Nursing (SNF)

HiredFirst; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Sacramento, CA. The position runs 13 weeks with a potential extension, offering on-site work 36–40 hours per week and day shifts.

It requires an active OT license in the employing state and SNF experience. The therapist will assess and treat SNF residents, develop individualized treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to reach measurable outcomes while maintaining regulatory

Qualifications

• Current OT license in the state of employment with SNF experience.
• Experience in skilled nursing: assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation.
• Ability to develop and adjust individualized OT treatment plans with measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency in documenting progress and productivity metrics for quarterly targets.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary team and participation in care conferences.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and facility policies; compliance mindset.
• Evidence-based practice adoption and ongoing professional development.
• Competence in educating residents and families on home programs and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat SNF residents to improve functional independence.
• Develop individualized OT treatment plans aligned with care goals.
• Document therapy progress and adjust plans based on measurable outcomes.
• Monitor and report productivity and outcome metrics for quarterly targets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to drive improved patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.
• Educate residents and families on home programs and safety.
• Identify and address potential barriers to recovery and participation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to advance OT skills.
• Lead or participate in care conferences to drive patient-centered planning.
• Manage time efficiently to ensure on-site responsibilities meet targets.

Skills

OT license in state employment

SNF experience

Documentation and progress tracking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Evidence-based practice

Time management

Patient education

Job description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Travel Contract

Location: Sacramento, CA (Not the right fit? We have additional OT opportunities available throughout California.)
Pay: $2,400-2,600 per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (extension possible)
Schedule: Day shifts | 36–40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat SNF residents to improve functional independence.
• Develop individualized OT treatment plans aligned with care goals.
• Document therapy progress and adjust plans based on measurable outcomes.
• Monitor and report productivity and outcome metrics for quarterly targets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Utilize evidence-based practices to drive improved patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.
• Educate residents and families on home programs and safety.
• Identify and address potential barriers to recovery and participation.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to advance OT skills.
• Lead or participate in care conferences to drive patient-centered planning.
• Manage time efficiently to ensure on-site responsibilities meet targets.

Experience/Qualifications

• Current OT license in the state of employment with SNF experience.
• Experience in skilled nursing: assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation.
• Ability to develop and adjust individualized OT treatment plans with measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency in documenting progress and productivity metrics for quarterly targets.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary team and participation in care conferences.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and facility policies; compliance mindset.
• Evidence-based practice adoption and ongoing professional development.
• Competence in educating residents and families on home programs and safety.
• Effective time management to balance on-site duties and targets.
• Contract role is on-site; willingness to work in growth-focused, merit-based environment.