Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,520 per week

Cross Country Allied; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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 Grand Junction, Colorado. The role emphasizes skilled assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation with focus on independent living and community reintegration in acute care, with potential inpatient rehab.

The assignment runs 12/14/2026–03/13/2027, with four 9-hour day shifts (38 hours/week) and 10-hour shifts. Benefits include housing options or allowance, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current, valid OT licensure for Colorado.
• One year of related experience in a medical/clinical setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled assessment, treatment, and education focused on independent living and community reintegration.
• Deliver rehabilitation with emphasis on upper-extremity function and cognitive retraining.
• Reassess progress and revise treatment plans as needed.
• May supervise students, assistants, and technicians within scope of authority.
• Assignment dates: 12/14/2026 through 03/13/2027.

Skills

Assessment

Rehabilitation

Education

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Masters in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Certified Hand Therapist (preferred)

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Grand Junction, Colorado.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 38 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Inpatient. The role provides skilled assessment, treatment, education, and functional rehabilitation focused on independent living, community reintegration, cognitive retraining, upper-extremity function, perceptual activities, and assistive equipment. The position primarily supports acute care, with opportunities to work in inpatient rehabilitation.

Job Details

• Schedule: Four nine-hour day shifts with variable shifts; 9.5-hour shifts; minimum 38 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school; current, valid Occupational Therapist licensure for the working location in Colorado; one year of related experience, preferably in a medical or clinical setting; Basic Life Support certification.
• Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in Occupational Therapy; Certified Hand Therapist credential; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides assessment, treatment, and education related to independent living, community reintegration, functional cognitive retraining, upper-extremity function, perceptual activities, assistive equipment, and splinting and positioning mechanics.
  • Evaluates patients, establishes treatment goals and anticipated outcomes, and delivers skilled physical assessments and treatments.
  • Reassesses patient progress and revises treatment plans and goals when appropriate.
  • May delegate and supervise students, assistants, and technicians within the scope of authority.
  • Primarily supports acute care, with some opportunity for inpatient rehabilitation; outpatient services are not included.
  • Assignment dates are 12/14/2026 through 03/13/2027.

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 #1352954. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 38.0 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