Travel Inpatient Occupational Therapist - $2,745 per week

Cross Country Allied; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for an inpatient acute rehabilitation assignment in Oakland, California. The OT will evaluate and treat adults and geriatric patients in a dynamic rehab setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.

You will conduct cognitive assessments, discharge planning, and education for patients and families, while coordinating with PT and SLP.

Qualifications

• Valid California OT license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient acute rehabilitation and neuro OT experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults and geriatric patients in inpatient acute rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for evaluations and treatment plans.
• Provide patient and family education, discharge planning, and adaptive equipment recommendations.

Skills

2+ years experience

BLS certification

Education

California OT license

OT degree (B.S./D.O.T.)

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Oakland, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation, Oakland, California. The role supports adults and geriatric patients in an inpatient acute rehabilitation program serving complex neurological, orthopedic, oncology, cardiopulmonary, and medical-surgical populations. The occupational therapist collaborates with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to provide evaluations, treatment, patient and family education, discharge planning, and individualized plans of care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, Tuesday through Saturday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Occupational Therapist qualification
  • Valid California license
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Inpatient acute rehabilitation and neuro occupational therapy experience
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for adults and geriatric patients with a typical daily census of 710 patients.
  • Treats patients with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer rehabilitation needs, complex orthopedic conditions, cardiopulmonary diagnoses, and general medical-surgical conditions.
  • Performs occupational therapy evaluations, cognitive assessments, adaptive equipment assessments, splinting, prosthetic-related care, functional capacity evaluations, feeding techniques, lifting and transfer training, reassessments, and discharge planning.
  • Provides patient and family education, safety and injury prevention instruction, pre-discharge planning, and individualized plans of care.
  • Collaborates with physical therapy and speech-language pathology professionals in a comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation setting.
  • No work is scheduled on December 25 or January 1.

Benefits

• 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.

About 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus