Location: Stockton, CA

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $65 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

• Evaluate patients to identify functional strengths, limitations, and meaningful goals
• Design and implement individualized occupational therapy interventions that improve daily living and independence
• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, SLPs, physicians, and family members to create coordinated care plans
• Provide adaptive equipment recommendations, splinting, and assistive technology as indicated
• Educate patients and caregivers to promote safe, effective carryover at home and in the community
• Document thoroughly and timely to support quality outcomes and regulatory compliance
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans to maximize patient outcomes and satisfaction

Qualifications

• Active California Occupational Therapist license (required)
• NBCOT certification preferred or working toward certification
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willing to obtain prior to start)
• Experience in post-acute care, skilled nursing, or rehab settings preferred but new graduates with strong clinical skills are welcome to apply
• Strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset

Education

• Master's in Occupational Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) preferred; equivalent entry-level degree accepted

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in functional assessments and ADL training
• Knowledge of splinting, adaptive equipment, and mobility aids
• Proficient with documentation, care planning, and outcome measurement
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and families
• Strong time management and prioritization to manage caseloads efficiently

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy and stress-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment and growth
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Referral program to share the opportunity with colleagues and get rewarded
• Access to employee resources and clinician support from a national team

Travel Perks: Explore Stockton, CA

Explore Stockton’s waterfront and the revitalized Banner Island area, stroll the Haggin Museum for local art and history, or enjoy outdoor time at Oak Grove Regional Park and the nearby Delta waterways. Sample Lodi wine country on a weekend excursion, catch an event at Stockton Arena, or take easy day trips to Sacramento or the Bay Area. Local farmers markets, diverse dining options, and community events make for fun off-duty adventures.

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