Travel Inpatient Occupational Therapist - $2,115 per week

Cross Country Allied; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Plano, Texas. This inpatient acute care role involves OT assessment and treatment for hospitalized patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Start date is 11/30/2026 with day-shift, 8 hours per day (40 hours per week). Applicants must hold a valid state license, BLS before first shift, and have at least 2 years of inpatient hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist with a valid, current state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent inpatient hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment for hospitalized patients.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families; document progress and supervise assistants/students.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

BLS certification

State license

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Dallas. This acute care position provides occupational therapy assessment and treatment for hospitalized patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include individualized treatment planning, patient and family education, discharge planning, documentation, and supervision of therapy assistants and students.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Occupational Therapist with a valid, current state license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift.
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent inpatient hospital experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Assess patients functional levels and implement treatment plans based on physician orders and evaluation findings.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and discharge planning.
  • Provide patient and family education, adaptive equipment recommendations, caregiver training, and documented discharge planning.
  • Complete evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment plans, and other required clinical documentation within defined timeframes.
  • Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Occupational Therapy students.
  • Promote patient confidentiality, safety awareness, continuous quality improvement, and effective collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1349711. 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.