Travel Occupational Therapist Job in Salinas, CA | Days (5x8)
Pacific Coast Post Acute
Salinas, CA
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Travel
Occupational Therapy in Salinas, CA
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$2,567
Setting
SNF
Travel · Therapy
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
12/31
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Occupational Therapist job in Salinas, CA with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapist contract at Pacific Coast Post Acute. This role pays $2,567 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Pacific Coast Post Acute
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Location: Salinas, CA 93901 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- Start Date: Dec 31, 2026
- Setting: SNF
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients' functional, cognitive, and daily-living needs and establish individualized treatment plans and goals
- Deliver occupation-based interventions that rebuild independence in self-care, home, and daily activities
- Recommend and train patients on adaptive equipment, energy-conservation techniques, and home and activity modifications
- Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care as patients advance, directing and collaborating with Occupational Therapy Assistants and the interdisciplinary team
Travel Occupational Therapy Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Occupational Therapy experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by California and national regulatory bodies.
Pacific Coast Post Acute — Salinas, CA
Salinas, CA
Pacific Coast Post Acute in Salinas combines short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care with on-site outpatient physical therapy. Its programs serve people recovering from illness or major medical events and residents with ongoing care needs.
- Physicians, therapists, nurses and social services staff evaluate patients together to develop care plans focused on functional independence. Read More
- The therapy gym includes a functional kitchen, washer and dryer, and tub-and-shower combination for practicing everyday activities during rehabilitation.
- Outpatient physical therapy emphasizes older adults, with manual therapy for pain and joint mobility, vertigo treatment and post-stroke rehabilitation.
- Complex wound care covers pressure ulcers, diabetic arterial or venous ulcers, wound dehiscence and pre- or post-flap surgery care.
- Long-term care supports residents with serious ongoing health conditions or disabilities, including assistance with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and nutrition.
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FAQs – Travel Occupational Therapy Jobs Near Salinas, CA
What certifications are required for travel Occupational Therapy jobs?
Facilities typically require current NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR), along with BLS certification. You also need authorization to practice in the assignment’s state. Your recruiter can confirm exact requirements for this position.
How much experience do I need for a travel Occupational Therapy assignment?
Many travel OT assignments prefer at least one year of experience, ideally in the same setting as the job. Requirements vary, and some facilities consider therapists with less experience. Relevant skills include independently completing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and managing a daily caseload.
Can I practice while my California OT application is pending?
California is not an OT Compact member, so you must apply for a California occupational therapist license. A clinician holding a current, active, unrestricted license in another state may practice for up to 60 calendar days from the Board’s receipt of the application, but only in association with a California-licensed OT. Fingerprinting remains required, and the practice allowance applies only when every statutory condition is satisfied. Confirm current fees, requirements, and application steps with the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Occupational Therapy job in Salinas
- Understand requirements and fees with our OT license guide.
- Explore occupational therapist salary details for travel assignments.
- Stay current with OT continuing education requirements and options.
Explore Salinas, CA
John Steinbeck's hometown, Salinas, CA, has a historic downtown that gives a longer stay more depth than a stop on the way to the coast. Agriculture shapes the surrounding valley, and the city's outpatient rehabilitation includes physical and speech therapy. The National Steinbeck Center provides an indoor outing built around the writer's books and the region that shaped them. His Victorian childhood home, now a restaurant, is a short walk away, making lunch and a museum visit possible in the same trip. Both offer ways to get acquainted with Salinas without planning a drive to Monterey. Downtown murals add another layer of local storytelling to a walk between stops, linking the city's literary history with its streets today.
Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Occupational Therapy · Salinas, CA · $2,567 /wk