Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Mesa, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Occupational Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: 11/30/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) This position is based in the inpatient setting within the healthcare organization. The role involves evaluating, planning, and administering occupational therapy treatments in accordance with physician referrals, departmental policies, and regulatory standards. The occupational therapist demonstrates the clinical competence to provide age-appropriate treatment and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Position Description: Responsible for evaluating patients' functional abilities and limitations, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting patient progress. Initiates discharge planning and collaborates with the healthcare team to modify interventions as needed. Provides ongoing education to patients, families, and staff, ensuring care aligns with clinical standards and legal regulations.
Required Qualifications: Successful completion of an approved educational program in occupational therapy, current occupational therapy license from the state of practice, and BLS certification. Additional requirements: 0 years of experience, location in the inpatient setting, scheduled for days shift with 10-hour shifts, and a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications: Related education and/or experience are considered beneficial but are not mandatory.
Schedule: Days, 10-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week.
Additional Information: Employees may provide direction and delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel, participate in department improvements, and engage in continuous training and competency assessments. Compliance with all departmental and regulatory standards is required.
Submission Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate clinical competency, experience, training, and education relevant to the position during the interview process.
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 #1309059. Pay package is based on 10 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Mesa, AZ
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Legal Standardsunmatched
Occupational Therapyunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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