Location: Santa Barbara, CA

Start Date: 05-18-2026

End Date: 08-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and craft individualized, patient-centered treatment plans
• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions focused on ADLs, safety, mobility, and independence
• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, SLPs and the care team to coordinate holistic rehabilitation plans
• Document progress clearly and timely in the patient record to support continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques, adaptive equipment and home safety
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe transitions back home or to the next level of care

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy license in California or eligibility to obtain one prior to start
• Entry-level OT credential (MSOT, MOT, or OTD) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification preferred or obtain upon hire
• Previous experience in inpatient rehabilitation or skilled nursing desirable
• Strong documentation skills and comfort with electronic medical records

Education

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (MSOT, MOT, OTD or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in ADL retraining, splinting, adaptive equipment recommendations and cognitive strategies
• Ability to perform thorough assessments and translate findings into measurable goals
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Familiarity with discharge planning and community resources
• Comfortable working in fast-paced rehab environments and adjusting treatment to patient needs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your move easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement for work-related travel
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
• 401K retirement savings plan and basic life insurance options
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and be rewarded

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara is a gem — enjoy miles of beaches and the iconic Stearns Wharf, stroll State Street’s shops and restaurants, tour the historic Santa Barbara Mission, or hike nearby trails and the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Weekend escapes to the Santa Ynez wine country, Channel Islands boat trips, or a scenic drive down the Pacific Coast Highway are perfect ways to recharge between shifts.

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