Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Palo Alto, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Occupational Therapist, Inpatient This position is based at a healthcare facility in the inpatient setting. The Occupational Therapist performs routine patient care, including evaluation and treatment, with supervision as needed. The role involves providing clinical care to medically complex patients, with a focus on those undergoing transplant or oncology treatments, in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: The Occupational Therapist conducts patient assessments, develops treatment plans, and implements interventions to restore functional capacity and promote independence in daily activities. Responsible for evaluation and treatment within the scope of practice, collaborating with senior therapists for complex cases.
- Required Qualifications: Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree; Licenses and Certifications including BLS and Occupational Therapist License; Minimum 3 years of experience; work location in an inpatient setting; Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum 40 hours per week.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with inpatient acute care, transplant patients, oncology, and medically complex patients.
- Additional Information: Assesses and treats patients with physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments; develops and modifies therapeutic interventions; participates in interdisciplinary care planning and documentation; ensures discharge planning and family education; fabricates orthotic and adaptive devices as needed.
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 #1322537. 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