Pays $133k-$142k — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$144k (19 jobs)
Travel Occupational Therapist General Job
About the Role
Travel OT in skilled nursing facility. 17-week contract. $2,550-$2,732/week. Oakland, CA.
Join Healthforce as a Travel Occupational Therapist – SNF, $2,732/Week in Oakland, California, United States. Occupational Therapist – General, Oakland, California. Travel - temporary assignment starting 09/14/2026 for 17 weeks in a skilled nursing facility setting.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $2,550 - $2,732/week.
- Travel Assignment Coordination
- Dedicated Recruiter Support
- 24/7 Support
- Orientation and Credentialing Assistance
- Potential Extension Opportunities
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Reliable Payroll Processing
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Healthforce as a Travel Occupational Therapist – SNF, $2,732/Week.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for geriatric residents in a skilled nursing facility. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient mobility, functional independence, and safety through therapeutic interventions.
Requirements
Requires an active California Occupational Therapist license and a degree from an accredited occupational therapy program. Experience in geriatric rehabilitation or skilled nursing settings is preferred, along with strong documentation and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
In California, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$114k (973 salary observations; 1,704 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (7,159 salary observations; 21,177 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$137k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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