<p>A school-based Occupational Therapist is needed in Montague, CA for a contract spanning the current school year. This travel contract places you inside a school facility in Siskiyou County, northern California, delivering direct OT services to a pediatric student population. The compensation package combines an hourly rate with a substantial weekly stipend, making this a strong earning opportunity for experienced school-based OTs ready to work in a rural Northern California setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$26.00 per hour base pay rate plus a $1,300 weekly tax-free stipend</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support California licensure requirements</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 pediatric student population</li> <li>Contract length: full school year</li> <li>Shift structure: 12-hour nights (as listed for this assignment)</li> <li>Scope of practice consistent with school-based OT services, including evaluation, direct intervention, and collaboration with educational teams</li> <li>Located in Montague, CA — a small rural community in Siskiyou County, northern California</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per California state 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 in good standing</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy</li> <li>Must pass a criminal background check as required by California state law for school-based employment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Montague is a small, tight-knit city in Siskiyou County at the northern tip of California's Central Valley, framed by the Cascade and Klamath mountain ranges. The region offers exceptional outdoor recreation — including fishing on the Shasta River, hiking, and proximity to Mount Shasta and Klamath National Forest — alongside a very low cost of living compared to most of California. Medford, Oregon is roughly an hour north, providing access to a regional airport and broader amenities while you enjoy the quiet pace and natural beauty of the far north state.</p>