Travel Occupational Therapist SNF Job

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter support

Clinical and operational support

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Healthforce seeks an Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Salinas, CA. The role requires evaluating residents, developing plans, and delivering therapy within a 13-week schedule, with guaranteed 35 hours per week.

Shift is 8:00–16:30, five days a week, at a Skilled Nursing Facility. Start on December 7, 2026, with ongoing support from recruiters and network opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active license project: California OT licensure or eligibility.
• Experience in SNF/long-term care settings preferred.
• Strong assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive OT evaluations to determine functional status and goals.
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans to improve daily living skills.
• Deliver direct therapy sessions and select modalities/equipment.
• Document assessments and progress; communicate results to care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for discharge planning and transitions.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Evaluations

Documentation

Communication

Team Collaboration

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

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.