Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,455 per week

Cross Country Allied; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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

401k retirement plan

Referral bonus

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Alpena, Michigan. The OT IP role involves evaluating inpatients, planning treatments, and educating patients and families, with supervision of aides and students.

Schedule is day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Start date 09/21/2026 and end date 12/21/2026. Travel benefits include housing options and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan/MI Occupational Therapist License.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• OT Experience REQUIRED with a minimum of 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to inpatients, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on pathology, prognosis and treatment rationale.
• Supervise occupational therapy assistants, home health aides and students according to standards.

Skills

OT Experience

Supervision

BLS Certification

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Alpena, Michigan.

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) in Michigan. This position involves providing comprehensive occupational therapy services to inpatients, including assessment, treatment planning, and patient education. The role requires supervision of occupational therapy assistants, home health aides, and students, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and supporting patient recovery.

Job Details

Certifications: Active Michigan/MI Occupational Therapist License, Active American Heart Association BLS certification.

Education/Experience: OT Experience REQUIRED, with a minimum of 2 years preferred.

Position involves evaluating the patient's skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular, developmental, social, and cognitive functions through formal and informal testing measures.

Develops goal‑specific treatment plans based on assessment data and patient tolerance, submitting and updating plans in coordination with physicians.

Devises treatment schedules with specific frequency and duration, coordinating closely with patient, family, and clinical support staff.

Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding pathology, treatment options, prognosis, and rationale for interventions.

Provides supervision to occupational therapy assistants, home health aides, and students per standards.

Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.

Submission requirements include work history, skills checklist, supervisory references from within the past two years, current Michigan/MI occupational therapist license, and BLS certification.

Position start date: 09/21/2026. End date: 12/21/2026.

Experience requirement: 0 years minimum, with a preferred 2 years.

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.

Job ID #1303620.

Benefits

• 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

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.

Job Information

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel