Travel Outpatient Occupational Therapy Assistant - $2,130 per week

Cross Country Allied; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel position in Pueblo, Colorado. This role supports outpatient services by conducting evaluations and ensuring patient mobility and safety assessments for discharge or transfer.

Ideal candidates will possess a current Colorado Occupational Therapy license and BLS certification, along with relevant experience. The position includes benefits such as comprehensive health insurance and generous housing allowance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Availability to bring required licenses on the first day.
• Experience working independently in various therapy settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and facilitate early mobilization for patients.
• Determine patients' mobility status for discharge or transfer.
• Assess safety and provide therapy in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Skills

Current Colorado Occupational Therapy license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist Assistant (OT Assistant), located in Pueblo, Colorado. This outpatient position supports acute inpatient, acute rehabilitation, skilled, and outpatient care settings. Candidates are expected to bring a current Colorado Occupational Therapy license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification on the first day of orientation. The role involves conducting evaluations and facilitating early mobilization for a daily caseload of 8 to 10 patients, with a focus on patient mobility and safety assessments for discharge or transfer.

Job Details

• Location: Pueblo, Colorado
• Schedule: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM, every other weekend
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40.0 hours
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Required Qualifications: Current Colorado Occupational Therapy license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and availability to bring license on first day
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working independently in inpatient, rehab, or outpatient settings, familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as EPIC
• Additional Information: Clinicians are expected to work independently to conduct evaluations and facilitate early mobilization. Responsibilities include determining patients' mobility status and assessing safety for discharge to home or transfer to a rehabilitation unit. Orientation includes three shifts, with hospital policy allowing cancellation of up to 4 shifts per 13‑week assignment. The position utilizes block scheduling with some flexibility, and the schedule involves working every other weekend.

Benefits

• 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 #1270021. Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT - OT OP Occupational Therapist Assistant Outpatient.