Travel Occupational Therapist Inpatient - $2,490 per week

Cross Country Allied; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

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 an inpatient assignment in Kankakee, Illinois. The role involves delivering occupational therapy services to acute-care and rehabilitation patients across neurological, orthopedic, medical-surgical, and rehab populations.

The position supports about 810 patients per day, collaborates with assistants and technicians, and requires 8-hour day shifts with potential Tue-Sat scheduling.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of occupational therapy experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Occupational therapy licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to inpatient rehabilitation and acute-level patients.
• Collaborate with certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
• Document in electronic medical records and manage a daily caseload of patients.
• Support daytime leadership presence for clinical guidance.

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Kankakee, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Specialty. This acute-care role provides occupational therapy services to rehabilitation and acute-level patients across neurological, orthopedic, medical-surgical, and rehabilitation populations. The position supports approximately 810 patients per day and collaborates with occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation technicians in a Level 2 trauma care setting.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week. Scheduling may include Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekend coverage is required.
• Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of occupational therapy experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; occupational therapy licensure required.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care in an acute setting for rehabilitation, neurological, orthopedic, and medical-surgical patients.
  • Manages a daily caseload of approximately 810 patients.
  • Collaborates with certified occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation technicians.
  • Occupational therapy leadership is available during daytime hours for clinical support.
  • Electronic medical record documentation is required.
  • Scrubs are required, with department-specific dress expectations.
  • Department orientation begins on the first day with human resources orientation.
  • Holiday coverage is not required.

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 #1352920. 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