Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,730/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking an inpatient occupational therapist for a facility located in Oakland, California. This highly specialized role involves working within a 58-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation program. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position offers the opportunity to serve a complex patient population with a wide range of neurological and orthopedic diagnoses.
Job Details:
- Position: Occupational Therapist Inpatient
- Specialty Name: OT IP
- Shift Hours: 8 hours per day (7:00 AM 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday)
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- Required Qualifications: CA license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association, 2 years of experience in inpatient acute rehabilitation, Valid CA State License, uploaded Nursys license verification within the last 2 weeks, applicable certifications with valid expiration dates, two references obtained within the last year, candidates must provide accurate work history going back 7 years, COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required.
- Additional Information: Assignments include holidays such as New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Labs must be completed within 3-5 days of contract signing. All compliance documents are due 10 days prior to start.
- Notes: Note action includes dropping the facility due to previous cancellations at another ABSMC campus, and an email has been sent to update the staffing team with candidate details and RTO (Reasonable Time Off) dates.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic inpatient rehabilitation team while experiencing a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
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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