Occupational Therapist
Oakland, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,908/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care326 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Occupational Therapist for an inpatient acute rehabilitation program, requiring neuro and acute care experience.
Details
- Inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital setting
- Day shift, 5x8 hours, Tuesday through Saturday
- Large interdisciplinary team supporting a complex patient population
- Specialization in CVA, brain injury, SCI, cancer rehab, and complex orthopedic cases
- Epic EMR experience required
- No work scheduled on Dec 25 and/or Jan 1 holidays
Requirements
- Current CA OT license required if applicable
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Required neuro OT experience
- Required acute care experience
- Experience with prosthetics and orthotics including above and below knee prosthetics
- Experience with dynamic, functional, static, and orthoplast splinting
- Skilled in patient lifting, transfers, and safety/injury prevention techniques
- Experience with ADL training, adaptive equipment, and pre-discharge planning
- Experience with cognitive and functional capacity evaluations
Additional Information
- Provide therapy services for adult, amputee, arthritis, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic patient populations
- Perform assessments, evaluations, reassessments, discharge planning, and documentation of care
- Utilize feeding techniques and splinting as part of treatment plans
- Provide patient and family education on safety and injury prevention
- Accepts local candidates at local rate within 50-mile radius
- Only one holiday RTO request approved per contract
- First-time travelers may be considered
- Returning staff must have a separation period before reapplying
Facility
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
1 nurse recommends working with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
- Short Term Acute Care
- 326 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Oakland, CA
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Oakland is higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Oakland is relatively car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and ferries are also available for getting around.
- Oakland is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Oakland offers a variety of activities including fine dining, waterfront excursions, walks and cruises around Lake Merritt, museums, art galleries, shops, performing arts venues, and musical performances at historic theaters.
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