Travel OT Occupational Therapist — San Leandro, CA — $2500 Est. Wkly - San Leandro, CA
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $2,500 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel occupational therapist assignments post a median of $2,220 a week, the middle half $1,969 to $2,390, across 430 assignments, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Tax-free stipend limit here
GSA's per diem rate for San Leandro, CA (GSA's Oakland area) is $152 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $92 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,708 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in California.
Licensed in another state?
California is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a California license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a California license, apply to the California Board of Occupational Therapy for a license by endorsement ($50, by its own page): what California asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What California requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational Therapist license, from the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
- Applicants apply through BreEZe with the $50 application fee, Live Scan or fingerprint cards, an NBCOT verification of certification or score transfer sent directly from NBCOT, a passport photo, a verification of every health-related license held in any jurisdiction and an official transcript from the qualifying program.
- Staying active: Licenses run two years and expire on the last day of the licensee's birth month; renewal requires 24 professional development units earned during the renewal period, at least half directly related to delivering occupational therapy services.
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in California · Every state's rule
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for an Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation (Day Shift) in San Leandro, California.
Location
San Leandro, CA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
Day Shift: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM, guaranteed hours: 32-40.
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing therapies to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. This role involves assessing patients' needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions for adults and geriatric patients recovering from various conditions.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patients’ conditions and needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
- Deliver occupational therapy interventions and monitor patient progress.
- Document patient care and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Required Experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience in occupational therapy, preferably in an acute care and inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Certifications/Licensure
Active California Occupational Therapist license is required.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
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From ARMStaffing's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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