Travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist - Hand Clinic - $2,839 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Occupational Therapist for a travel job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Outpatient Occupational Therapist with 3+ years of experience for a hand clinic setting in a teaching hospital environment.
Details- Outpatient OT setting within a hand clinic
- Day shift schedule, 5x8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Adult outpatient patient population with hand and upper extremity focus
- Possible floating to other nearby campus facilities within a 75+ mile radius
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Current CA OT license required (license required if applicable)
- AHA BLS certification required
- Minimum 3 years of experience required
- Teaching hospital experience required
- Hand clinic and adult outpatient experience preferred
- CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) credential preferred
- AOTA Hand/UE certification preferred
- PAM (modalities) certification in CA preferred
- MS/MA degree preferred
- Trauma Level I hospital experience preferred
- 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration
- Treat patients with hand injuries, nerve injuries, tendon repairs, arthritis, and other upper extremity orthopedic conditions
- Perform evaluations, assessments, plans of care, reassessments, and discharge planning
- Utilize modalities and manual skills including edema massage, electrical stimulation, kinesiotaping, myofascial release, paraffin bath, splinting, TENS, and ultrasound
- Fabricate and apply dynamic, functional, and static splints using materials such as Orthoplast
- Provide patient and family education, home exercise programs, and safety/injury prevention guidance
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
- All requested time off must be disclosed and approved at time of offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract and none permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment
- Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed for a rehire eligibility review
American Traveler Job ID #P-749213. 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: Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.