Home Health Occupational Therapist
Dover, DE
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,615/weekOverview
- Start Date08/10/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist Home Health in Dover, Delaware. This position involves providing patient evaluations and therapeutic services in a home health setting, following physicians' orders. The role requires working within state-specific regulations and supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
Job Details:
- Shift: Days, 8 hours per day
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Successful completion of an occupational therapy program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent; current and unencumbered license to practice occupational therapy in Delaware; 0-3 years of occupational therapy experience preferred; current CPR certification; familiarity with general computer use including email, internet, and online HR and training platforms.
- Preferred Qualifications: 2-3 years of occupational therapy experience in a home health setting, experience with HCHB electronic medical records system.
- Additional Information: The position involves providing occupational therapy services in clients' homes, assessing client needs, developing and implementing treatment plans, educating clients and families, and supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as needed. Reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and agency-required liability insurance are mandatory. The assignment is scheduled for 13 weeks, covering the Kent County region.
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
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Pros
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Cons
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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 Dover, DE
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Dover, DE here's what you should know:- Dover's cost of living is slightly 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 residents.
- Summer average highs range from 85-89°F, while winter average lows range from 23-27°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Dover and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown area.
- Dover is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on their own vehicles for getting around.
- Dover has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the proximity to the bay.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Dover offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, locally-owned shops, NASCAR races at the Dover Motor Speedway, Air Mobility Command Museum, Biggs Museum of American Art, and scenic hiking trails at St.
- Jones Reserve.
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