Travel Contract

Travel Occupational Therapist
Merced, CA
Host Healthcare
4x11 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,219/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x11 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,219/week

Details

Gross pay

$2219.47/wk

Regular pay

$25.00/hr

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Contract

Location: Merced, California
Specialty: Occupational Therapy

Job Details

Contract Length: 13 weeks
Required Experience: Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience
Licenses/Certifications:
- Active California OT License
- BLS Certification

Work Environment & Patient Population

Hospital with 189 beds (ICU, telemetry, medical, surgical, mother and baby units)
Average hospital census: 150 patients
Patient types: Inpatient adult and geriatric populations with orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary complications
Outpatient services include pediatrics to geriatrics with a strong focus on hand therapy
Speech Therapy pediatrics is a significant component
JCAHO certification for Stroke, Early mobility programs, vent early mobility level 2

Schedule & Shifts

Standard shifts: 8 hours
PT travelers may have 10-hour shifts; OT and ST typically 8 hours
Weekend coverage: No weekend requirement for OT and ST
Holidays: None required
Typical workdays: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 7am-6pm with 1-hour lunch
Floating between inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings

Additional Information

EMR system: Cerner B (upgraded version)
Therapy team includes inpatient and outpatient therapists, PTAs, COTAs, and therapy aides
Hospital has 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy services
Orientation includes general department overview with skills checklist and assigned clinician
Scrub color: Burgundy polo or long sleeve shirt, black pants, and shoes
Hospitalists, residents, and telemedicine intensivists available in ICU
Floating duties may include inpatient and outpatient OT, ST (primarily outpatient with geriatric and pediatric experience), and PT support

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist seeking a travel contract in a diverse hospital setting with a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1034 reviews)

222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Cassie Jo is an absolute ROCKSTAR. She is on top of everything, insanely quick to respond, always ready to remedy any confusion or errors, such an incredible nurse advocate—will go to bat for you in the blink of an eye—as organized as anything I’ve ever seen, and just genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate. I seriously cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is the best and I am so thankful for all of her help, guidance, knowledge, organization, reassurance, skill, and friendliness.

Cons

absolutely NOTHING.

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

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Anna Beth K

Pediatrics (RN)

Review of Cassie Marchi on Feb 4, 2026

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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Merced, CA

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Merced, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Merced's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high is around 95°F, and the winter average low is around 38°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.

Transportation

Merced is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Merced has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Merced offers a variety of restaurants, especially with diverse cuisines.
It has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters.
Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, and water sports on nearby lakes.

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