Occupational Therapist (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Watsonville, CA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We seek a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active California Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings preferred.
• Clinical experience evaluating and treating adults with functional deficits, orthopedics, and cognitive impairments preferred.
• Documentation experience with electronic health record systems preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.

Location Highlights

Watsonville offers convenient access to coastal and outdoor recreation and a relaxed, small-city lifestyle. The city sits near Monterey Bay and is approximately 15–20 minutes from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and beachfront access, offering coastal recreation and marine viewing. Watsonville is within about a 30–45 minute drive to Wilder Ranch State Park and Big Basin Redwoods State Park, providing hiking, mountain biking, and redwood forest scenery for outdoor-focused clinicians. The downtown area features the historic Plaza and local farmers markets, with regular farmer and craft events and a short commute to the cultural and dining options of Santa Cruz and Capitola. Transportation access includes proximity to State Route 1 and US-101 corridors for regional travel and about a one- to two-hour drive to San Jose and Monterey airports for air travel needs.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting the first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k 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

Join as an occupational therapist to gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career resources designed for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

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 associates.