Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant - Inpatient - $1,810 per week

Cross Country Allied; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a Bakersfield, California assignment. The role involves inpatient/outpatient therapy across geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal rehabilitation, with supervision by licensed therapists and involvement in splint follow-ups.

This travel position runs 13 weeks with a 40-hour workweek, day shifts, and responsibilities including coordination of patient visits, safe transfers, and equipment care.

Qualifications

• Associates/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent.
• Occupational Therapy Assistant certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with dressing, toileting, and mobility needs, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.
• Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables, and stretchers, ensuring safety and minimizing patient discomfort.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, reports delays, and coordinates patient visits.
• Maintains, cares for, and cleans equipment and supplies.

Education

Associates/Technical Degree in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) Bakersfield, California. This position involves providing prescribed occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of licensed occupational therapists across geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal rehabilitation. The role includes splint follow-ups and managing various medical conditions, working with minimal supervision and mentoring staff on technical skills.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: High School Education/GED or equivalent; Associates/Technical Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent; Occupational Therapy Assistant certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor.
• Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Assists patients with dressing, toileting, and mobility needs, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Implements treatment plans and selects modalities to meet established goals.
• Transports, transfers, and assists patients in and out of wheelchairs, beds, tilt tables, and stretchers, ensuring safety and minimizing patient discomfort.
• Assists with inpatient and outpatient schedules, reports delays, and coordinates patient visits.
• Maintains, cares for, and cleans equipment and supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Additional Information: This position requires working with geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and neonatal rehabilitation patients. It involves moving and positioning patients, assisting with therapy modalities, and supporting treatment plan implementation.

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 #1330490. 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: OTA - 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