Travel Occupational Therapist SNF Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter support

Ongoing clinical support

Travel opportunities across network

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week SNF travel assignment in Salinas, CA, starting December 7, 2026. Weekly pay ranges from $2,538 to $2,594 with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Schedule is five 8-hour days (08:00–16:30).

The role entails patient evaluations, treatment planning, direct therapy, and ongoing progress reassessment. The setting is a Skilled Nursing Facility with critical-need status.

Qualifications

• Active practice in occupational therapy with ability to obtain or hold California licensure.
• Experience in SNF or long-term care settings preferred.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet guaranteed hours in a travel assignment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and follow regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine residents’ status and goals.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans to improve daily living skills and mobility.
• Provide direct therapy sessions with appropriate modalities and adaptive equipment.
• Reassess progress regularly and adjust goals and interventions accordingly.
• Document assessments, goals, progress notes, and outcomes; communicate results to the care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, discharge planning, and transition of services.

Skills

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Education

CA OT license

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist – SNF in Salinas, California. Travel assignment starting December 7, 2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,538–$2,594 per week with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shift: five days per week, 8-hour blocks (08:00–16:30). Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. Assignment described as a critical need.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,538–$2,594 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5 days per week, 08:00–16:30
• Start date: December 7, 2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Assignment described as a critical need

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to determine residents’ functional status and goals
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans to improve or restore daily living skills and mobility
• Provide direct therapy sessions, selecting appropriate modalities and adaptive equipment as needed
• Reassess resident progress regularly and adjust goals and interventions accordingly
• Document assessments, goals, progress notes, and outcomes in maintained records; communicate results to the care team
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, discharge planning, and transition of services

Requirements

• Active engagement in occupational therapy practice with ability to obtain or hold licensure in California
• Experience in SNF or long-term care settings is preferred
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work the assigned schedule and meet guaranteed hours in a travel assignment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team and adhere to regulatory requirements

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
• Ongoing clinical and operational support during the travel engagement
• Access to additional travel opportunities across the network