Travel Occupational Therapist
Plano, TX
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,000/weekOverview
- Start Date10/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) in a rehabilitation hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric inpatient rehabilitation patients. The position supports patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injuries, with the goal of maximizing their independence and improving their quality of life at a state-of-the-art inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Job Details:
- Location: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Start Date: 10/13/2026
- End Date: 01/12/2027
- Required Qualifications: Texas Occupational Therapist (OT) license, BLS certification, 1+ years of experience (preferably with inpatient rehab experience), college degree in field.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neuro, ortho, general medical, amputation, and polytrauma cases.
- Patient Population: Adult and geriatric inpatient rehabilitation patients.
- Hiring Profile: Must have skills and experience related to inpatient neuro, ortho, general medicine, amputation, and trauma cases.
- Additional Information: The role involves working with a patient ratio that is to be determined, utilizing electronic health records, and reporting to the director of therapy. Scrub color is navy, and reporting time is 7:00 AM upon arrival. The position is for a new or expanded service line within the facility.
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
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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 Plano, TX
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Plano, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Plano is slightly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
- However, the wages in Plano generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 94°F, and the average low in winter is around 34°F.
- Short term rentals are fairly easy to find in Plano, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Plano is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system connecting to Dallas.
- Plano is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Plano.
- Plano offers a wide range of activities including world-class shopping, dining, museums, recreational opportunities, historic downtown with unique shops, street events, seasonal activities, art festivals, and the colorful Plano Balloon Festival.
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