Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,238 per week

TotalMed Allied; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Salinas, California. This OT role focuses on evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills for daily life in an acute care setting.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks at 35 hours per week, with 8-hour day shifts. The role requires 6 months of experience (6 months accepted for exceptional candidates) and BLS + NBCOT-OTR licensure.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.
• OTs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty.
• OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical history, ask questions, and observe tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
• Develop a treatment plan with specific goals and activities.
• Help patients with various disabilities perform tasks.
• Evaluate home or workplace and identify potential improvements.
• Educate patient’s family and employer about care accommodations.
• Recommend equipment and instruct patients on use.
• Record activities and progress for evaluations and reporting.

Education

NBCOT-OTR Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Salinas, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: 11/16/2026

Duration: 13 weeks35 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Salinas, CA. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

As an OT, you will be responsible for the evaluation and development of a plan of care for a variety of patients needing to improve, regain and develop skills needed for daily life. You will work in disabled, ill or injured patient populations in the acute care setting.

Tasks

As an OT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Review patients' medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
• Develop a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward those goals.
• Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and, on the basis of the patient's health needs, identify potential improvements.
• Educate a patient's family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.
• Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment.
• Assess and record patient's activities and progress for patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing. Occupational Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1492415.

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 35.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare.

The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients.

As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

Weekly payGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusMedical benefitsEmployee assistance programsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1