Travel Contract

Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Oakland, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,745/week

Posted 4 days ago

Overview

Start Date12/14/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

12% higher than average Therapist / School Based Occupational Therapist pay in California

Estimated total pay

$2,745/week

Benefits

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Occupational Therapy Oakland, California. This position provides occupational therapy services in an inpatient acute rehabilitation program serving adults and geriatric patients with complex neurological, orthopedic, oncology, cardiopulmonary, and medical or surgical diagnoses. The role supports interdisciplinary treatment planning and patient-centered rehabilitation across a specialized team environment.

Job Details

Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, Tuesday through Saturday, 40 hours per week. No work is scheduled on December 25 or January 1.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience; inpatient acute rehabilitation experience; neurological occupational therapy experience; valid California license; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; experience with required clinical charting; and ability to treat adult and geriatric patients.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer rehabilitation, complex orthopedic conditions, prosthetics, adaptive equipment, cognitive assessment, splinting, patient and family education, discharge planning, and functional evaluations.
Additional Information:
- Provides occupational therapy services within an inpatient rehabilitation program with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
- Patient populations include stroke, traumatic and elective orthopedic conditions, oncology, cardiopulmonary conditions, and complex medical or general medical-surgical diagnoses.
- Daily census is approximately 710 patients.
- Responsibilities may include evaluation, reassessment, plan-of-care development, functional mobility and transfer training, safety and injury prevention, pre-discharge planning, and patient and family education.

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1343490. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT - OT IP Occupational Therapist Inpatient.

Employer

Cross Country Allied

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About

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.

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About Oakland, CA

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Oakland, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 72-75°F, and winter average lows are around 45-48°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Oakland, but they may require some searching due to high demand in the area.

Transportation

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.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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