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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Independence, MO
Skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)unmatched
Acute Careunmatched
Laboratoryunmatched
Occupational Therapyunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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