Travel Occupational Therapist

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in O Fallon, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  Occupational Therapist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) in a short-term acute care facility. This role involves providing inpatient occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric patients, focusing on rehabilitative care for various diagnoses such as hip fractures, total joint replacements, and neurological conditions. The position offers a consistent weekday schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotations, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.

• Schedule:
  
  Days, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, from 09/21/2026 to 12/14/2026.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), State Licensure in Missouri (MO) or a compact state, and at least 2 years of experience in adult care with adaptive equipment.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with Electronic Medical Records (Epic), adult neurology or orthopedics, and previous inpatient or community hospital experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Weekend rotation every 6th full weekend, with compensatory days off during the week before and after the weekend.
  • Must have adult care experience and be proficient in assessment, evaluation, patient/family education, safety/injury prevention, and patient transfers.
  • Responsibilities include lifting, transfers, patient education, and documentation in electronic health record systems.
  • Floating between facility locations may be required.
  • No local candidates within a 75-mile radius are accepted; out-of-area clinicians preferred.
  • Valid State License at time of submission and compliance with all regulatory, immunization, and certification requirements are mandatory.
  • On-call not required.

• 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
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Allied Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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.