Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Rancho Mirage, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) in a healthcare setting. This role involves providing occupational therapy services to inpatients, assessing patients' needs, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient recovery and functional independence. The position is for a 13-week assignment starting as soon as available, with weekend rotation potentially required, and typical schedule hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Job Details
- Schedule: 8:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in occupational therapy, Bachelor's degree or higher in occupational therapy or related field, valid state license or registration, minimum of 2.0 years of experience in occupational therapy, and location requirements as specified
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in inpatient units, experience with pediatric or geriatric populations, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Weekend Rotation: Yes
- Brief Description of typical responsibilities, unit, etc.: Provide skilled occupational therapy services to inpatients, perform patient evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, document patient progress, and participate in care team discussions.
- Background, years of experience, skills, etc.: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in inpatient occupational therapy, proficiency in standard assessments and treatment modalities, strong communication skills
- What certificates are required, if any (i.e., ACLS, BLS): BLS
- Top 3 skills/attributes needed for excellent fit: Clinical expertise with critical thinking, interdisciplinary team collaboration, flexible with patient-centered care
- Other Notes to help recruitment: None
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-26
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1302361. 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