<p>A school-based Occupational Therapist contract is open in Montague, CA — a small Northern California community in Siskiyou County near the Oregon border. This is a travel/contract assignment aligned to the school year, placing an OT directly in a school facility to support pediatric and student populations. The compensation package combines an hourly rate with a substantial weekly stipend, making this a strong earning opportunity for experienced school-based OTs.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate of $26 per hour plus a $1,300 weekly housing/travel stipend</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends; access to an extensive corporate housing network with negotiated discounts</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to assist with California credentialing logistics</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the duration of the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Facility type: school-based setting serving a student population</li> <li>Contract length aligned to the school year — defined, predictable end date</li> <li>Shift structure: 12-hour nights (as listed for this assignment)</li> <li>Scope consistent with school-based OT practice: evaluation, treatment planning, and direct therapy services for students with functional and developmental needs</li> <li>State criminal background check required as a condition of employment per California law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited occupational therapy program (entry-level degree)</li> <li>Current registration and certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)</li> <li>Active, valid California Occupational Therapist license — must be in hand at time of assignment start</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience required</li> <li>Must be able to pass a criminal background check as required by California state law for school employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Montague is a small, tight-knit city in Siskiyou County in far Northern California, situated in the Shasta Valley with sweeping views of Mount Shasta — one of the most iconic peaks in the American West. The region offers exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing at nearby Mount Shasta Ski Park, and access to Klamath National Forest, all at a cost of living well below California's urban centers. Clinicians who value wide-open landscapes, a slower pace, and genuine community connection will find Montague a rewarding place to spend a school year.</p>