Travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist - $2,475 per week

Cross Country Allied; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Cross Country Allied is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Jacksonville, Illinois. The role focuses on outpatient pediatric therapy, addressing developmental delays, autism, sensory integration, and related diagnoses with patient- and family-centered care.

The assignment runs from 10/19/2026 to 1/18/2027, with 40 hours per week on dayshift (8 hours). BLS and NBCOT are required, and Cerner charting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS and NBCOT certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years of pediatric outpatient therapy experience including assessment, evaluation, discharge planning, and use of sensory therapy equipment; experience with sensory-friendly environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform activities of daily living assessments and neurodevelopmental treatment.
• Provide pediatric development therapy and sensory integration treatments for pediatric patients.
• Educate patients and families and plan therapy for autism, sensory integration and related diagnoses.

Skills

BLS

NBCOT

Tools

Cerner

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Occupational Therapist Pediatrics (PEDS OT) The organization is seeking an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide outpatient therapy services in a critical access facility. This role involves delivering development therapy and sensory integration treatments to pediatric patients, primarily adolescents, infants, and children with developmental delays, sensory issues, and autism. The position starts on October 19, 2026, and concludes on January 18, 2027.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS, NBCOT
• Education/Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience required in pediatric outpatient therapy, including assessment, evaluation, discharge planning, and use of sensory therapy equipment; experience with sensory-friendly environments preferred
• Location: Critical Access facility with 25 beds, operating on dayshift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week
• Responsibilities include performing activities of daily living assessments, neurodevelopmental treatment, patient/family education, and therapy planning for pediatric development issues, autism, sensory integration, and related diagnoses
• Charting System Experience: Required Cerner
• Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week
• Additional details: Candidates must be pre-closed at time of submission, provide SSN and DOB, and confirm start and RTO (requested time off) days upfront. Floating may be required within scope.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in community hospital settings, sensory therapy equipment, developing treatment plans for pediatric clients, and working with adolescents and infants
• RTO Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days off may be scheduled during assignment, and candidates must work at least 2 of the 3 major holidays

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

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1323596. 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 PEDS Occupational Therapist Pediatrics.

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus