Occupational Therapist in Oakland, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,665/Per Week
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $66.63
- Weekly
- $2,665
- Yearly (full-time)
- $138,580
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $66.63/hour — 11% above the median for Occupational Therapist jobs in California ($59.86/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapist jobs in California right now
- 145 open Occupational Therapist jobs in California from 7 agencies, 14 of them in Oakland.
- Pay in these listings: $31.29 – $121/hour, median $51.73/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapist pay in California: $59.86/hour ($124,509/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($67.16/hour across 32 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join an inpatient acute rehabilitation program in Oakland as an experienced Occupational Therapist with a strong background in neuro rehabilitation and acute care. You will work with patients recovering from CVA, brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer-related conditions, and complex orthopedic injuries. This assignment offers the opportunity to collaborate with a large rehabilitation team while helping patients regain function and build greater independence. The Tuesday–Saturday schedule provides a consistent daytime routine, with 8-hour shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Weather:
Oakland typically offers mild, comfortable weather with cool mornings, pleasant afternoons, and occasional light rain. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area throughout the day.
Fun Things To Do:
• Outdoors: Explore Oakland’s parks, walking trails, and scenic viewpoints.
• Arts and Culture: Visit local museums, galleries, and neighborhood art spaces.
• Food and Markets: Sample the city’s diverse restaurants, cafés, and farmers markets.
• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring nearby coastal communities and waterfront areas.
• Day Trip: Visit the surrounding wine-country region for scenic drives, local dining, and tastings.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Oakland, California
Shift: 8-hour days, Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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