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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentation Planunmatched
Family Planningunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Occupational Therapyunmatched
Oncologyunmatched
Orthoticsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
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