Travel Long Term Care (LTC) Occupational Therapist

Job DescriptionStaffmax Healthcare is seeking a travel Long Term Care (LTC) Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Hayward, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Occupational TherapistDiscipline: TherapyStart Date: 05/26/2026Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: TravelCalifornia Occupational Therapist License \nBLS (AHA) \n2 years experience \n\nThis position is for an Occupational Therapist working day shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a guaranteed 35 hours per week during the assignment. The Occupational Therapist will provide rehabilitative care to patients experiencing physical, cognitive, or functional limitations caused by injury, illness, surgery, or chronic conditions. The role focuses on improving patients' ability to perform daily living activities and increasing independence in areas such as mobility, coordination, self-care, and functional tasks. The therapist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to develop and implement individualized therapy programs. The position requires strong patient interaction, clinical assessment skills, and the ability to manage a consistent therapy caseload while promoting recovery and improving quality of life in a rehabilitation-focused healthcare environment.\n\nRequirements:\nCandidates must hold an active Occupational Therapist license in the appropriate state and have graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program with a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification. Prior experience in rehabilitation settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, or skilled nursing facilities is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of therapeutic techniques including activities of daily living training, adaptive equipment instruction, and functional mobility rehabilitation. Strong communication skills are essential for collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and educating patients and families on therapy goals and treatment progress. Candidates must also possess strong organizational abilities and familiarity with electronic medical record systems to maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with healthcare regulations and facility policies.Staffmax Healthcare Job ID #18307197. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapy:OT SNF,08:00:00-16:00:00About Staffmax HealthcareStaffmax Healthcare Recruitment Services specializes in the temporary, per diem, and permanent recruitment of healthcare professionals for hospitals, long term care facilities, private practices, clinics, family medical groups, and more. Staffmax provides a comprehensive and collaborative approach to helping medical practitioners and corporations grow their practices.With a professional approach, we help discover, attract, and select healthcare professionals who fit into and complement your existing team. We work on both contingency and retained search agreements and customize each Recruitment mandate to meet the unique needs of each client organization.