Location: Sonora, California

Start Date: 11-02-2026

End Date: 01-30-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (5 shifts per week, 40 scheduled hours)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $42.00 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services under the supervision of a licensed OT, following state, federal and facility guidelines
• Implement therapy interventions that align with the OT plan of care and help patients regain independence
• Assist patients in developing and restoring functional independence for everyday living
• Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner so care teams stay informed
• Partner with patients and families through education that makes a real difference at home
• Communicate patient status clearly with your supervising OT and the broader care team
• Uphold all safety, infection control and compliance protocols to keep everyone protected

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active state COTA license, or the ability to obtain one before your start date
• Strong teamwork skills and a genuine passion for patient care
• Comfortable collaborating closely with a supervising OT and interdisciplinary team
• Dedication to accurate documentation and patient and family education

Education

• Bill Rates:
• Rate | Type | Value | Agency Rate | Tier 2 | Tier 3
• Regular Bill Rate | Base | Base | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00
• >8 Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00
• >12 Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00
• >40 Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00
• Holiday Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00
• Drive Time Bill Rate | Base | Base | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00

Knowledge & Skills

• Occupational therapy techniques and intervention delivery
• COTA licensure and scope of practice awareness
• Hands-on patient care and functional independence training
• Clear patient documentation and progress tracking
• Patient and family education that sticks
• Infection control and safety compliance know-how
• Communication and teamwork in a rehab setting

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment feel like home
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage so you can focus on patient care
• 401K retirement savings plan to keep your future bright
• Guaranteed hours each week for predictable, reliable income
• Travel reimbursement to get you to beautiful Sonora, California
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement because we have your back
• Referral bonus program, bring a friend and both of you win
• A supportive therapy team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Sonora, California

Sonora sits right in the heart of California Gold Country, so your days off are packed with possibilities. Wander the wooden sidewalks of Columbia State Historic Park, hike or snowshoe through the Stanislaus National Forest, and take a day trip to Yosemite National Park, roughly an hour away. Catch a scenic ride on the historic Railtown 1897 steam train, taste your way through Sierra foothills wineries, and hit the slopes at Dodge Ridge in winter. With lakes for paddling, trails for wandering, and charming small-town cafes and shops, this 13-week assignment doubles as a Sierra Nevada adventure.

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