Location: Mountain View, CA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Varies; 30 hours per week guaranteed; start ASAP

Hours per Week: 30

Candidate Pay Rate: $43 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

• Deliver compassionate occupational therapy services in collaboration with supervising clinicians to help patients regain independence
• Assess patient needs and create purposeful, goal-driven treatment plans
• Provide skilled interventions for activities of daily living, adaptive equipment training, and therapeutic modalities
• Document patient progress clearly and timely in the client record
• Educate patients and their families on strategies to maximize safety and functional outcomes
• Communicate proactively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Support a positive, patient-centered environment and model professional behavior

Qualifications

• Current California COTA certification or license (required)
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• BLS/CPR certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening as required
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Flexibility to work varied schedules as needed during the 13-week assignment

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program
• State certification/licensure as a COTA

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient assessment and activity of daily living (ADL) training
• Knowledge of common therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment
• Comfortable with documentation and basic electronic health record workflows
• Good clinical reasoning and goal-setting skills
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and family members
• Time management and organizational skills to manage caseload effectively

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you feel at home on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical input
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Continuing education support to help you grow your skills and career
• Access to robust onboarding and local orientation so you hit the floor confident

Travel Perks: Explore Mountain View, CA

Mountain View sits in the heart of Silicon Valley with plenty to explore between shifts. Stroll or bike around Shoreline Park, visit the Computer History Museum, and enjoy dining and shops along Castro Street. Weekend escapes are easy: drive to nearby Palo Alto and Stanford for campus charm, catch ocean breezes at Santa Cruz, or head into San Francisco for iconic attractions. Local farmers markets, scenic hikes in Rancho San Antonio, and nearby coastal day trips make this assignment a great chance to combine work with local adventure.

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