Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Salinas, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) in California This position involves providing occupational therapy interventions to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients. The role requires assessment, care planning, patient and family education, documentation, and coordination with case managers. Candidate must demonstrate ability to deliver age-appropriate care and perform duties such as supervising therapy students, assuming charge therapist responsibilities, and adhering to safety standards.
Job Details:
- Position: Occupational Therapist (Inpatient)
- Location: 450 E Romie Lane, Salinas, California, 93901
- Schedule: Days shift, start time at 8:00 AM
- Hours: 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Masters of Occupational Therapy, California Occupational Therapy license, current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards, minimum of 3 years occupational therapy experience including 1 year NICU experience, and education requirements listed above
- Preferred Qualifications: NICU experience, patient assessment, care planning, educating patients and families, scheduling, fine motor skills intervention, adherence to safety standards, self-help skills intervention, documentation, cost-effective treatment planning, orientation of new employees, instructing and evaluating therapy students, charge therapist duties, courtesy in professional interactions, meeting department objectives, coordination with CCS case managers, development intervention, durable medical equipment intervention, high-quality and safe patient care, recording treatment information, issuing adaptive equipment, providing age-appropriate care
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 #1291591. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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