Location: Santa Clara, CA

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Thursday, 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 patient functional status and develop individualized occupational therapy plans
• Deliver goal-directed treatment to improve activities of daily living and independence
• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, SLPs, and physicians to coordinate comprehensive care
• Document progress, update care plans, and communicate outcomes with the care team
• Educate patients and families on adaptive strategies, home modifications, and equipment
• Provide skilled interventions including therapeutic activities, splinting, and adaptive training
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe transitions back to home or next level of care

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Occupational Therapy license (California) — required
• Active BLS/CPR certification
• Experience in post-acute, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing settings preferred
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; patient-centered approach

Education

• Occupational Therapist: OTD, MS/MA in Occupational Therapy or entry-level MOT/OTD
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant applicants should have an accredited OTA degree and state certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in ADL/IADL assessment and intervention
• Familiarity with adaptive equipment, splinting basics, and mobility training
• Ability to develop measurable, functional goals and progress plans
• Proficient in clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication
• Knowledge of post-acute care workflows and discharge planning processes

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development support and continuing education opportunities
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment
• Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians onto the team
• Dedicated recruiter and local on-site support throughout your assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara sits in the heart of Silicon Valley with plenty to do on your days off. Catch a concert or an event at Levi's Stadium, enjoy rides and seasonal events at California's Great America, or stroll and shop at Santana Row. Nearby San Jose offers The Tech Interactive museum and the historic Winchester Mystery House. For outdoor time, explore the Bay Area waterfront trails, hike in the Santa Cruz Mountains, or take a weekend trip to the beaches of Santa Cruz and Monterey. Great restaurants, farmer's markets, and easy access to San Francisco make this a fun home base for a travel assignment.

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