Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in San Jose, CA. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a skilled nursing facility regain or improve daily skills after injury, illness, or disability. This role offers experience in post-acute care and the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered recovery.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active California OT license required to start the assignment.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience working in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute settings preferred.
- Client requirement: experience providing OT services to geriatric populations and familiarity with ADL training, adaptive equipment recommendations, and discharge planning preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous travel therapy experience preferred.
- Experience with documentation systems common to skilled nursing facilities preferred.
Assignment Details
- Shift Hours: AM 8.
- Shift Pattern: 5x8.
- Assignment requires practice in a skilled nursing facility setting in San Jose, CA.
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Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits begin the first day and include comprehensive options to support travel clinicians.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Provide high-quality occupational therapy services in post-acute care. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care, support functional independence, and contribute to improved discharge outcomes. Maintain professional documentation and follow facility policies and state regulations while supporting clinical goals and patient safety.
Location Highlights
San Jose offers urban amenities with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. San Jose is near the Tech Interactive museum and downtown Santana Row, both within a 10- to 20-minute drive, and is approximately 20 miles from Santa Cruz beaches and 30 miles from Big Basin Redwoods State Park for hiking. The city provides transit options including VTA light rail and Caltrain connections to San Francisco and the Peninsula, supporting an urban or suburban lifestyle with nearby coastal and mountain day-trip opportunities.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
