Travel Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - $2,230 per week

Cross Country Allied; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks an Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Portland, OR. The OT will provide inpatient therapy in a short-term acute care setting, assessing adults and geriatrics, and coordinating discharge planning.

Expected 13-week assignment, 40 hours per week, days shift, with float between units and holiday coverage. Experience in inpatient acute care and Epic charting is required, and active licensure is assumed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year inpatient acute care hospital experience.
• Inpatient OT role requires assessment, discharge planning, and patient education.
• Experience with Epic charting and hospital documentation.
• Must be able to work ~4 weekend days per month and multiple holidays.
• Providence facility screening questions may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients.
• Perform assessments, discharge planning, and patient/family education.
• Ensure safety and injury prevention during therapy.
• Work 40 hours per week, days shifts, with weekend coverage.

Skills

Inpatient acute care

Epic charting

BLS

NBCOT

Tools

Epic

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) Location: Not specified. This position involves providing inpatient occupational therapy services within a short-term acute care hospital. The role requires a well-rounded candidate with inpatient acute care hospital experience to support adult and geriatric patient populations, including assessment, discharge planning, and patient education.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, NBCOT
• Education Requirements: Not specified.
• Degree Requirements: Not specified.
• Location Requirements: Not specified.
• Years of Experience: Minimum of 1 year inpatient acute care hospital experience (or less if specified).
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Unit/Job Details:
  • Will position float between units.
  • Will work approximately 4 weekend days per month, including holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
  • Inpatient acute care hospital experience required with emphasis on assessment, discharge, evaluation, patient/family education, and safety injury prevention.
  • Must have inpatient hospital experience and appropriate licensure.
  • Must have experience with charting in Epic system.
  • Candidates must respond to specific screening questions regarding previous work at a Providence facility and references.
  • Candidate must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays.
  • No contact with facility contacts unless for scheduled interviews.
  • Modules are non-billable and to be completed pre-start and during orientation.

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 #1309568. 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