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Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Berkeley, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Occupational Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 07/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary: Occupational Therapist Inpatient position available in Berkeley, California. This role requires candidates to have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in an outpatient hand therapy setting and an active California Occupational Therapist (OT) license. Candidates must bring their license on the first day. The position involves working on an inpatient orthopedic unit with a focus on post-operative care, acute injuries, and chronic conditions, providing therapy to patients of various age groups. The scheduled shift is from 08:00 AM, with a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week starting on 07/13/2026. Job Details: Location: Berkeley, California Shift Hours: 8 hours Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours Start Date: 07/13/2026 Required Qualifications: California Occupational Therapist (OT) license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, minimum 5 years of outpatient hand therapy experience, proficiency in splint fabrication, evaluation, discharge planning, patient/family education, assessment, and therapies for orthopedic post-op, acute injuries, and chronic conditions. Preferred Qualifications: Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) certification. Additional Information: Candidates must document and upload Nursys verification for the California license within the last 2 weeks and applicable certifications with expiration dates. Two references obtained within the last year are required. Immunizations: COVID-19 and Flu vaccines are mandatory. The assignment includes holiday coverage on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, beginning at 7:00 PM the night before the holiday and ending at 7:00 AM the day after. The candidate must complete labs within 3-5 days of contract signing, with all compliance documents due 10 days prior to the start date. 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 1270952. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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 bonusa25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b