Occupational Therapist
Location: Willows, CA
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 35
Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 establish individualized treatment plans that promote independence
- Implement therapeutic activities and interventions to improve daily living skills and mobility
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy colleagues and family members to coordinate holistic care
- Document progress clearly and timely in the patient record to support continuity of care
- Recommend and train patients on adaptive equipment and home modifications when needed
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe, effective transitions back to the community
Qualifications
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in California
- NBCOT certification preferred or active
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification
- Comfortable working with a diverse post-acute population and managing varying levels of acuity
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Ability to work scheduled days across the week, including weekends
Education
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's or entry-level OTD) from an accredited program
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in clinical assessment and activity analysis
- Experience with ADL retraining, therapeutic exercises and adaptive equipment
- Proficient documentation skills and ability to use electronic medical records
- Knowledge of post-acute care regulations and best practices
- Excellent time management and patient education skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy and ready to do great work
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
- Paid time off so you can recharge and actually enjoy your weekends when you get them
- Professional development support to grow your skills and career
- Travel reimbursement and housing support for the length of your assignment
- A supportive, collaborative team that values your clinical judgment and creativity
- Robust onboarding and orientation so you hit the ground confident and prepared
Travel Perks: Explore Willows, CA
Willows sits in Northern California's scenic valley with easy access to local parks, fishing spots and charming small-town dining. Enjoy weekend drives to larger regional hubs for museums, farmers markets and outdoor recreation. If you like birding, hiking or quiet country roads, there are plenty of spots nearby to explore between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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