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Travel Occupational Therapist; OT - in Walnut Creek, CA

Job in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, 94595, USA
Listing for: AlliedTravelCareers
Full Time, Contract, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62 USD Hourly USD 62.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $62 per hour in Walnut Creek, CA

Occupational Therapist Location: Walnut Creek, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: $62 per hour Shift Information: Days - 5 days Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Allied Travel Careers  is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Walnut Creek, California, 94595!

Occupational Therapist – UHC Staffing Occupational Therapist

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: PRN / Per Diem — variable schedule (as-needed; shifts based on facility staffing needs)

Candidate Pay Rate: $61.6 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
  • Perform thorough patient evaluations to assess functional performance, self-care skills, and rehabilitation needs
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans tied to meaningful patient goals
  • Deliver therapeutic activities, exercises, and adaptive strategies to maximize independence
  • Monitor and document patient progress while ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
  • Educate patients and families on therapy goals, adaptive equipment, and home exercise programs
  • Collaborate proactively with PTs, nurses, physicians, speech therapists and other team members to coordinate care
Qualifications
  • Active and current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in California (required)
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (OTD or equivalent)
  • Previous experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is required
  • Strong clinical knowledge with a patient-centered approach
  • Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
Education
  • Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) or equivalent from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
Knowledge & Skills
  • Patient evaluation and functional assessments
  • Treatment planning and goal-directed interventions
  • Therapeutic activities and adaptive strategies
  • Patient and family education for home programs
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration and coordinated care
  • Strong organization, communication, and teamwork abilities
Benefits
  • Flexible PRN scheduling so you can pick shifts that fit your life
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and growth
  • Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Paid time off options when applicable for per-diem staff
  • Clinical autonomy to design meaningful, patient-centered therapy plans
  • Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians on board
  • A workplace culture that prioritizes patient outcomes and staff wellbeing
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About United Health Care Staffing

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

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