Travel Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - $2,370 per week

Cross Country Allied; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in O Fallon, Missouri. The OT IP will serve adults in a short-term acute care setting with mobility, activity, and functional goals.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes. The role requires licensing, 2+ years of OT experience, BLS, and MO/compact licensure considerations.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as an Occupational Therapist and possession of a State license.
• Minimum 2 years of OT experience.
• BLS certification.
• Experience with adult care and rehab, hip/knee surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients.
• Evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and document progress.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
• Float between facilities as needed and support shift coverage.

Skills

Licensed OT

BLS certification

2+ years experience

Adult care

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in O Fallon, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) in a short-term acute care facility. Responsible for providing inpatient occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients, focusing on mobility, activity, and functional recovery. The role entails evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as an Occupational Therapist, at least 2 years of experience, BLS certification, and State license. Experience with adult care, adaptive equipment, hip fracture, total hip replacement, knee injuries, and total knee replacement required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with electronic charting using EPIC, prior experience in inpatient settings, and trauma level experience.
• Additional Information: The position requires float between facilities as needed. Weekend shifts occur every 6th full weekend; a day off is provided during the week prior to the Saturday shift and after the Sunday shift. The role involves lifting, transferring, patient and family education, and injury prevention.
• Certifications: BLS certification required.
• Compliance & License Requirements: MO: Submit without license; require MO or compact license. IL: License in hand required at the time of submittal. No local candidates accepted within 75 miles.
• Travel & RTO Restrictions: Travel experience required; maximum of 7 days for requested time off; all RTO must be finalized at submission. No RTO allowed during the first week of assignment.
• Other Details: Orientation hours are not specified; all documentation and modules must be completed according to outlined deadlines.
• Additional Notes: float between specified facilities may be required; shift confirmed in submittal.

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 #1304686. 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