Travel Occupational Therapist NICU - $3,501 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Meals & incidentals

License reimbursement

Relocation assistance

CEU allowance

401(k) plan

Disability & life insurance

Weekly direct deposit

Job summary

Critical Connection, inc, in Salinas, California, is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist to provide patient-centered therapy across varied clinical settings. The position offers 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling and a travel-friendly compensation package.

New graduates are welcome, and applicants will engage in comprehensive OT evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration with care teams to support functional independence and caregiver education.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active state Occupational Therapy license.
• New graduates welcome.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional independence.
• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Address ADLs, IADLs, mobility, and functional performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies; complete timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Salinas, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options
Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide patient-centered therapy services across a variety of clinical environments.

This opportunity supports clinicians seeking flexibility, professional growth, and meaningful patient impact. New graduate OTs are welcome to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional independence
• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Address ADLs, IADLs, mobility, and functional performance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategiesComplete timely and accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active (or pending) state Occupational Therapy license
• New graduates welcome
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay packages
• Guaranteed hours (assignment-dependent)
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend and meals & incidentals (travel roles)
• License reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Weekly direct deposit

Why Work With Us

• Personalized recruiter support
• Transparent contracts and pay
• Nationwide opportunities
• Clinician-first approach

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18998013. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT),07:00:00-15:00:00

About Critical Connection, inc

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