Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist (OT) Inpatient position available at a healthcare facility in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This role involves evaluating, treating, and developing care plans for patients with physical disabilities, participating in discharge planning, and attending care plan meetings. The position is suitable for a qualified healthcare professional seeking a 13-week contract working days.
Job Details:
- Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
- Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) Inpatient
- Shift: Days, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one Saturday per month and holiday requirements
- Schedule: 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- No floating required
- No call requirement
- Patient Ratio: 1:1
- Holidays required
- Number of beds in unit: 99-bed facility with 10 inpatient rehab beds and 15 swing beds
- Certifications & Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS) and New Mexico state licensure required
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience as an Occupational Therapist in an inpatient setting
- Clinical responsibilities include performing evaluations, treatments, participating in care planning, discharge planning, administrative duties, and involvement in performance improvement activities
- EMR System: MedHost
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 #1289551. 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