Travel Occupational Therapist Inpatient - $3,340 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Salinas, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) The organization is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide inpatient occupational therapy services at their healthcare facility. The role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, and educating patients and families to promote recovery and independence in a hospital setting.

Job Details

• Position Description: Provides occupational therapy interventions to patients per referral, including assessment, care planning, education, scheduling, documentation, and issuing adaptive equipment. Performs other duties as assigned to support department operations. Ensures age-appropriate care compatible with physician, patient, and family goals, with a focus on NICU experience. Coordinates with CCS Case Managers for referrals and post-discharge services.
• Required Qualifications: Masters of Occupational Therapy, California Occupational Therapy license, current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards, minimum of 3 years occupational therapy experience including at least 1 year NICU experience, and experience working in an inpatient setting.
• Schedule: 8:00 am shift time, 40 hours per week, working one weekend per month.
• Additional Information: Must have NICU experience. Provides therapies involving fine motor skills, self-help skills, and durable medical equipment. Instructs and evaluates therapy students, assists in orientation of new employees, and regularly assumes duties of Charge Therapist. Demonstrates high-quality, safe patient care and maintains departmental objectives.

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 #1304209. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus