Travel Inpatient Occupational Therapist - $1,940 per week

Cross Country Allied; Lake Jackson (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for inpatient rehabilitation in Lake Jackson, Texas. The OT will provide therapy to adult and geriatric patients, participate in a multidisciplinary team, and support mobility and functional independence.

The assignment runs for 13 weeks with 40 hours per week, day shifts. Requirements include an OT degree and AHA BLS; inpatient rehab experience is preferred. Facilities include lifting equipment and possible weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Completion of an occupational therapy program.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Comfort performing physical transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support mobility and functional independence.
• Address hip fractures, myopathies, and general debility in a clinical environment.

Skills

Occupational Therapist

Education

Occupational Therapy program

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Lake Jackson, Texas.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Occupational Therapy, Lake Jackson, Texas This position provides occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The role supports patients with hip fractures, myopathies, and general debility while collaborating as an adaptable team member in a clinical environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Completion of an occupational therapy program; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; comfort performing physical transfers.
• Preferred Qualifications: Inpatient rehabilitation experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for adult and geriatric patients.
  • Common patient conditions include hip fractures, myopathies, and general debility.
  • Physical transfer responsibilities may involve use of lift equipment.
  • Weekend coverage may be possible.
  • The position is not required to take call.
  • Required scrub color is hunter green or olive green; jeans are not permitted.

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 #1346749. 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: 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 bonus