Travel Occupational Therapist; OT - in Watsonville, CA
Listed on 2026-02-25
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist Location: Watsonville, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: $60 per hour Shift Information: Days - 5 days Start Date: ASAP
About the PositionAllied Travel Careers is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in watsonville, California, 95076!
Occupational Therapist – UHC Staffing Occupational Therapist
Location: Watsonville, CA
Start Date: 12-04-2025
End Date: 03-05-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Part-time, 30 hours/week; schedule varies and will be confirmed with selected candidate; start date 12/04/2025, assignment end 03/05/2026
Hours per Week: 30
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour
About United Health Care StaffingAt 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.
- Assess patients using evidence based evaluation tools and clinical reasoning
- Develop individualized treatment plans focused on functional goals
- Provide skilled OT interventions for activities of daily living and mobility
- Fit and recommend adaptive equipment and orthoses as needed
- Document progress clearly and timely in the client record
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize outcomes
- Educate patients and caregivers to support carryover and independence
- Current California Occupational Therapy license or eligibility to obtain one
- Current BLS or CPR certification
- Active professional liability coverage or willingness to obtain
- Previous clinical experience as an OT preferred
- Ability to start by the assignment start date of
- Willingness to work a flexible part-time schedule totaling 30 hours/week
- Bachelor or Master degree in Occupational Therapy or related field; entry level masters preferred
- Proficient in assessment and treatment planning for adult and/or pediatric populations
- Skilled in ADL training, functional mobility and adaptive equipment prescription
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records
- Excellent patient and family education skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills in interdisciplinary settings
- Generous housing stipend to help make your temporary home comfortable
- 30 hours guaranteed to start so you have stable weekly income
- Travel reimbursement to cover your commute to assignment locations
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so your paperwork is one less worry
- Medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy
- Supportive team with clinical mentorship and a welcoming work culture
- Paid time off to rest and recharge between shifts
- Referral bonus program for bringing great clinicians to the team
Explore Watsonville, CA
Watsonville sits in the heart of California's Pajaro Valley, so you can enjoy fresh local produce at farmers markets, scenic walks at Pinto Lake County Park, and nearby beaches along Monterey Bay. Quick trips bring you to Santa Cruz for the Boardwalk and coastal dining, Capitola for colorful seaside charm, and Monterey for world class aquariums and whale watching. Outdoor lovers can explore nearby redwood groves at Henry Cowell, scenic hikes, and local wineries for weekend getaways.
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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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