Location: Pleasant Hill, CA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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

• Provide skilled occupational therapy services and assistive interventions to help patients regain independence
• Deliver individualized treatment plans focused on activities of daily living, adaptive equipment and functional mobility
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create cohesive, patient-centered care plans
• Document treatment progress accurately and timely to support continuity of care
• Coach patients and families on strategies to maximize safety and independence at home
• Participate in team meetings and contribute clinical insights to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Active COTA certification (required)
• California licensure or eligibility to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Comfortable working in a skilled nursing/rehabilitation setting and adapting to varied patient needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Reliable, professional, and patient-focused with a positive attitude

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in ADL training, therapeutic activity planning, and adaptive equipment recommendations
• Proficient documentation skills and familiarity with rehab charting best practices
• Ability to perform functional assessments and set measurable treatment goals
• Good clinical judgment when modifying treatments to meet patient tolerance and safety
• Teamwork, time management and the ability to prioritize a full caseload

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement to make your assignment smooth and stress-free
• Housing assistance options and help finding a comfortable short-term home away from home
• Medical, dental and vision resources to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and focused on care
• Robust onboarding and a supportive clinical team that values your expertise
• Paid time to recharge between assignments and access to professional development resources
• Flexible scheduling conversations—we try to work with your life when we can
• Referral program so you can earn rewards by bringing great clinicians into the fold

Travel Perks: Explore Pleasant Hill, CA

Pleasant Hill offers a great balance of small-town charm and gateway access to bigger adventures. Explore downtown Walnut Creek shopping and dining just minutes away, hike or picnic at Mount Diablo State Park for sweeping Bay Area views, stroll the Lafayette Reservoir or the Ruth Bancroft Garden, and enjoy local farmers markets and neighborhood breweries. Easy BART access makes day trips into San Francisco, Oakland or wine country simple, so your weekends can be as mellow or as adventurous as you like.

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