Location: Redding, CA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating days (4 shifts/week), 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, includes every 3rd weekend — Day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $59 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

• Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans that restore patient function
• Deliver hands-on treatment and therapeutic interventions in the acute rehab setting to optimize discharge outcomes
• Collaborate closely with PT, SLP, nursing, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate seamless patient care
• Document thoroughly and timely using Cerner to ensure continuity of care and accurate charting
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotations as part of the facility staffing model
• Follow hospital policies including uniform guidelines and infection control practices

Qualifications

• Current California Occupational Therapy license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty with at least 1 year of acute care hospital experience
• BLS certification required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (per facility policy)
• Experience with Cerner or similar EMR strongly preferred
• Open to first-time travel clinicians with required licensure and experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in acute care OT evaluations and treatment planning
• Familiarity with inpatient rehab workflows and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Comfortable with Cerner charting and electronic documentation
• Ability to manage caseloads in a Trauma Level 2 acute setting
• Experience working weekends/holidays and in rotating schedules
• Strong communication and patient/family education skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and mobile
• Paid time off so you can unplug and recharge
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract travelers
• A supportive, collaborative rehab team that values your expertise
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Redding, CA

Redding is a gateway to outdoor adventure. Enjoy the Sundial Bridge and Turtle Bay Exploration Park right in town, explore the Sacramento River Trail for scenic runs and walks, or take day trips to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and Shasta Lake for boating, hiking and waterfalls. If you have a free weekend, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Mount Shasta are great escapes for camping, hiking and stunning views. Local cafés, breweries and a friendly small-city vibe make it easy to settle in between shifts.

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