Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in O Fallon, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) in a short-term acute care facility. Responsible for providing inpatient occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients, focusing on mobility, activity, and functional recovery. The role entails evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as an Occupational Therapist, at least 2 years of experience, BLS certification, and State license. Experience with adult care, adaptive equipment, hip fracture, total hip replacement, knee injuries, and total knee replacement required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with electronic charting using EPIC, prior experience in inpatient settings, and trauma level experience.
- Additional Information: The position requires float between facilities as needed. Weekend shifts occur every 6th full weekend; a day off is provided during the week prior to the Saturday shift and after the Sunday shift. The role involves lifting, transferring, patient and family education, and injury prevention.
- Certifications: BLS certification required.
- Compliance & License Requirements: MO: Submit without license; require MO or compact license. IL: License in hand required at the time of submittal. No local candidates accepted within 75 miles.
- Travel & RTO Restrictions: Travel experience required; maximum of 7 days for requested time off; all RTO must be finalized at submission. No RTO allowed during the first week of assignment.
- Other Details: Orientation hours are not specified; all documentation and modules must be completed according to outlined deadlines.
- Additional Notes: float between specified facilities may be required; shift confirmed in submittal.
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 #1304686. 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