Rehab | OT | 13-Week Travel Contract – Oakland, CA

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation in Oakland, CA

Explore a travel occupational therapy job in Oakland, California, providing inpatient acute rehabilitation for adult and geriatric patients. Join an experienced rehabilitation team supporting complex neurological, orthopedic, oncology, cardiopulmonary, and medical-surgical conditions in a collaborative therapy environment. Oakland is a vibrant Bay Area community known for its diverse culture, outdoor recreation, and proximity to San Francisco.

Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Job Type: 13-week travel occupational therapist contract
• Location: Oakland, California
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 22, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,210–$2,370
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, Tuesday through Saturday
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Daily Census: Approximately 7–10 patients
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient acute rehabilitation
• Documentation System: Epic electronic medical record
• Holiday Schedule: No work scheduled on December 25 or January 1

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of occupational therapy experience, including inpatient acute care or acute rehabilitation experience
• Demonstrated neurological rehabilitation experience required
• Current California Occupational Therapist license required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience treating adult and geriatric patient populations
• Proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic medical record systems
• Ability to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and work effectively within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team

Travel Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide inpatient acute rehabilitation treatment for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic conditions, cancer, cardiopulmonary illness, and complex medical or surgical diagnoses
• Assess cognitive, motor, functional, and safety needs to promote independence in activities of daily living
• Provide training in adaptive equipment, lifting and transfers, safety, injury prevention, and energy conservation
• Perform cognitive assessments and support discharge planning and pre-discharge education
• Apply appropriate splinting techniques, including static, dynamic, functional, and soft-tissue support as indicated
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, home programs, adaptive strategies, and safe participation in daily activities
• Collaborate with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing staff, physicians, patients, and families to coordinate comprehensive rehabilitation care
• Document evaluations, reassessments, interventions, patient progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this travel occupational therapist opportunity in Oakland, California, and join a collaborative inpatient acute rehabilitation team in the Bay Area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.