Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,585 per week

Cross Country Allied; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance

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 an assignment in Walnut Creek, California. This role involves delivering OT services in an inpatient acute care setting with a 40-hour workweek on days.

The traveler will join a team supporting adult and geriatric patients, with a start date of 10/06/2026 for a 13-week assignment, including potential float rotation and ARU/IPR skills as noted.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of inpatient OT in an acute care setting.
• California OT license required.
• Travel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services to adult and geriatric patients.
• Work days 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, 40 hours per week.
• Collaborate with care teams in inpatient setting.

Skills

Inpatient OT

Adult & geriatric patient care

Education

California OT license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Walnut Creek, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Position Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Walnut Creek, California. This position involves providing occupational therapy services in an inpatient acute care setting. The traveler will work days, primarily 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a schedule of 40 hours per week for a 13-week assignment.

Job Details

Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications

• 2 or more years of recent inpatient occupational therapy experience at an acute care facility; California occupational therapist license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel experience; Epic electronic medical record experience strongly preferred.

Patient Population

• Adult and Geriatric patients.

Float

• Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information

The manager prefers candidates who possess acute care experience as well as ARU/IPR skills, given the caseloads. All candidates will be reviewed in collaboration with the manager to determine suitability for the role.

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

Job ID & Pay

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1316868. 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 Occupational Therapist.

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.