Travel Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Hand Therapy Job in Berkeley, California

Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Berkeley, CA. Join a dynamic outpatient rehabilitation team and help patients restore function, independence, and quality of life through specialized hand therapy.

This outpatient occupational therapy travel assignment is ideal for a clinician with strong hand therapy skills who enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in a collaborative, patient-centered rehabilitation setting.

Berkeley offers a vibrant East Bay location with access to great dining, culture, and scenic outdoor recreation, making this an exciting California healthcare job for your next assignment.

Job Details

• Specialty: Outpatient Occupational Therapy / Hand Therapy
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Shift: Day shift, 5×8-hour schedule (11:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Schedule Type: Block scheduling
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,210 – $2,370
• Location: Berkeley, CA
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 12 hours

Job Requirements

• Active California Occupational Therapist license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of occupational therapy experience required, with strong outpatient hand therapy experience preferred
• Experience with splint fabrication for post-operative cases, acute injuries, and chronic conditions
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred
• Experience documenting in Epic preferred
• Ability to manage a wide range of orthopedic upper extremity diagnoses
• Experience supporting patients across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic upper extremity conditions in an outpatient rehabilitation setting
• Create individualized plans of care based on each patient’s functional goals and recovery needs
• Fabricate static, dynamic, and functional splints as clinically indicated
• Provide treatment for post-operative conditions, acute injuries, workers’ compensation cases, and chronic disorders
• Deliver skilled interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, education, and modalities as appropriate
• Document patient progress accurately and maintain timely charting in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the care team to support safe, effective, goal-driven rehabilitation outcomes
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, injury prevention, and recovery strategies

Apply now to start your next travel occupational therapy assignment in Berkeley, California.

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.