Travel Occupational Therapist
Abilene, TX
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,465/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist Outpatient in Abilene, Texas. This role involves executing specialized therapy plans, teaching patients Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), instructing on the use of adaptive equipment, and monitoring patient progress. The position also includes operational tasks such as preparing treatment areas and documentation, supporting both patient recovery and operational efficiency.
Job Details:
- Position: Occupational Therapist Outpatient (OT OP)
- Location: Abilene, Texas
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Two years of Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) experience in long-term care (LTC) setting; Texas or compact license; documentation of date of loss (DOR) experience
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with DOR in a long-term care setting
- Additional Information: The position involves executing specialized therapy plans, guiding patients through therapeutic exercises to improve motor skills and coordination, teaching ADLs using adaptive techniques, instructing on adaptive equipment, recording detailed progress notes, and providing emotional support. Operational duties include preparing treatment areas, cleaning equipment, and scheduling. The start date is 08/10/2026.
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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
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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.
About Abilene, TX
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Abilene, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Abilene is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Abilene experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 33°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Abilene, providing convenience for travel nurses.
- Abilene is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Abilene has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of medical facilities and healthcare opportunities.
- Abilene offers a variety of activities including dining at Tex-Mex and Texas-style BBQ restaurants, exploring historical sites like Frontier Texas and Buffalo Gap Historic Village, visiting the Abilene Zoo, playing golf at outstanding courses, and enjoying the outdoors at places like Fort Phantom Hill.
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