Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Independence, 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) Location: unspecified. This role involves providing specialized occupational therapy services within an inpatient rehabilitation unit. The position offers a dynamic environment focused on patient evaluations and treatments of activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility, supporting patient recovery and independence.
Job Details
- Position Description:
Provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatments, focusing on activities of daily living and mobility, to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting on a 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift. The unit is a 16-bed inpatient rehab on a 285-bed Level 2 Trauma Center, staffed with 14 professionals including acute care and rehab occupational therapists. - Required Qualifications:
Licensed occupational therapist with 2 years of experience. - Schedule:
Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week. Shift hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. - Additional Information:
Candidates must have acute care/rehab experience. A successful applicant will work approximately one weekend every six weeks, with flexible days off during weekdays if working weekends. Equipment used includes rehab gym equipment. Dress code requires scrubs in eggplant color. - Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with evaluations and treatments for ADLs and mobility.
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: 2026-09-12
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1275564. 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