Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - $1,465 per week

Cross Country Allied; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a Travel Occupational Therapist for an outpatient role in Abilene, Texas. The position involves delivering specialized therapy plans, guiding patients through ADLs, and teaching adaptive techniques while maintaining documentation and coordination with the treatment team.

The role requires two years OTA experience in LTC, licensure valid in Texas or a compact state, and DOR experience. It is a 13-week travel assignment with a 40-hour workweek, typically dayshift.

Qualifications

• Two years OTA experience in LTC setting
• Texas or compact license
• Documentation of date of loss (DOR) experience

Responsibilities

• Execute specialized therapy plans and monitor patient progress
• Teach patients Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and use of adaptive equipment
• Prepare treatment areas and maintain documentation; support patient recovery and operational efficiency
• Record detailed progress notes and provide emotional support

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Abilene, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist Outpatient in Abilene, Texas. This role involves executing specialized therapy plans, teaching patients Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), instructing on the use of adaptive equipment, and monitoring patient progress. The position also includes operational tasks such as preparing treatment areas and documentation, supporting both patient recovery and operational efficiency.

Job Details:

• Position: Occupational Therapist Outpatient (OT OP)
• Location: Abilene, Texas
• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Two years of Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) experience in long-term care (LTC) setting; Texas or compact license; documentation of date of loss (DOR) experience
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with DOR in a long-term care setting
• Additional Information: The position involves executing specialized therapy plans, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises to improve motor skills and coordination, teaching ADLs using adaptive techniques, instructing on adaptive equipment, recording detailed progress notes, and providing emotional support. Operational duties include preparing treatment areas, cleaning equipment, and scheduling. The start date is 08/10/2026.

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

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 OP Occupational Therapist Outpatient.

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