Occupational Therapist in Monterey, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Monterey, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,278/Per Week
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.95
- Weekly
- $2,278
- Yearly (full-time)
- $118,456
This job pays about $56.95/hour — 5% below the median for Occupational Therapist jobs in California ($59.86/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapist jobs in California right now
- 145 open Occupational Therapist jobs in California from 7 agencies, 5 of them in Monterey.
- Pay in these listings: $31.29 – $121/hour, median $51.73/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapist pay in California: $59.86/hour ($124,509/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($67.16/hour across 32 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Provide occupational therapy services across acute inpatient and rehabilitation settings in Monterey. You will work with patients recovering from neurological injuries, surgeries, and other conditions that affect daily function, developing evidence-based treatment plans and helping each patient regain independence. The assignment includes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, detailed documentation in Epic, and possible floating to an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Hospital-provided scrubs are available.
Weather:
Monterey typically offers mild coastal weather with comfortable daytime temperatures, cool evenings, refreshing ocean breezes, and occasional light fog. It is a pleasant setting for exploring the coastline and nearby communities.
Fun Things To Do:
• Aquarium: Explore marine life and exhibits at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
• Scenic Drive: Tour the coastline and landmarks along 17-Mile Drive.
• Carmel Visit: Spend the day browsing galleries, shops, and beaches in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
• Big Sur Day Trip: Take a day trip along the scenic Big Sur coastline.
• Pinnacles Day Trip: Enjoy hiking and dramatic rock formations on a day trip to Pinnacles National Park.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Monterey, California
Shift: 8-hour days
Duration: 40 hours per week for 13 weeks
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