Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while working in a skilled nursing facility in Santa Barbara, CA.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active California Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings required. Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute care preferred.
• Demonstrated competence with common SNF documentation systems and restorative nursing programs.
• Ability to provide adaptive equipment recommendations and home safety evaluations within the SNF setting.
• Client requires availability for a 35-hour work week and adherence to center scheduling and policies. (Client-specific requirement.)
• Preferred: experience with restorative therapy programs, fall risk assessment tools, and orthotic/hand therapy interventions.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1630.
• Work Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
• Guaranteed Hours (Client-specific): 35 hours per week.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.

Location Highlights

Santa Barbara offers coastal access and outdoor recreation within short drives. The city sits along the Pacific Ocean and is approximately 30 miles northwest of Ventura and about 90 miles north of Los Angeles. Visitors can explore State Street for dining and shopping, visit the Santa Barbara Mission located near downtown, or hike in the nearby Los Padres National Forest within a 3060 minute drive. The area supports an active, coastal lifestyle with beach access at East Beach and Leadbetter Beach, a regional wine country in the Santa Ynez Valley less than an hour away, and public transit options including the Santa Barbara MTD local bus system and Amtrak service to nearby cities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your responsiveness and time. Benefits and support are available from day one.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as an occupational therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. You will receive support for licensure and relocation while working in diverse settings.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.