Travel Inpatient Occupational Therapist - $2,320 per week

Cross Country Allied; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

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 travel job in Portland, Oregon. The assignment offers 40 hours per week in an inpatient acute care setting with day shifts and 13 weeks duration.

Requirements include NBCOT certification, active compact state license, BLS, and Epic charting experience. Weekend coverage and holiday rotation may be required. Benefits include housing options, health insurance, and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in inpatient acute care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• NBCOT certification.
• Valid compact state license in hand at submission.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate adult and geriatric patients.
• Discharge planning and home exercise program development.
• Assist with lifting and transfers.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Develop and reassess the plan of care.
• Ensure safety and injury prevention.
• Conduct telephone follow-ups as needed.

Skills

1 year inpatient experience

Patient education

Education

Compact state license

BLS certification

NBCOT certification

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.

• 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, Occupational Therapist Inpatient This acute care inpatient occupational therapy position provides evaluation, treatment planning, patient education, discharge support, and safety-focused care for adult and geriatric patients. The assignment requires inpatient acute care experience and supports an interdisciplinary care environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required and may fluctuate between 2 and 4 weekends per month. Assignment dates are 11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027.
• Required Qualifications: At least 1 year of experience; valid compact state license in hand at submission; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; NBCOT certification; required inpatient acute care experience; experience with the Epic charting system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Trauma Level I or Trauma Level II experience and experience in a large acute care setting.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for adult and geriatric patient populations.
  • Responsibilities include assessment, evaluation, discharge planning, home exercise programs, lifting and transfers, patient and family education, plan of care development, reassessments, safety and injury prevention, and telephone follow-up.
  • Holiday coverage is required for 3 of 5 designated holidays.

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 #1346979. 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