Travel Occupational Therapist
Zachary, LA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,050/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Occupational Therapist (OT) Inpatient (IP) - Zachary, Louisiana. This position involves providing occupational therapy services within the inpatient setting at a medical facility located in Louisiana's Capital Region. The role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant community with access to local history, music, and nearby cities like Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans for leisure during days off.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Louisiana Occupational Therapist (OT) license, degree in occupational therapy, willingness to split time between medical surgical (MS) and acute rehabilitation unit (ARU) units, experience with adult and geriatric patient populations, and effective communication skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), orthopedics, cardiac patients, and personality fit for a team-oriented environment.
- Additional Information: The position may require working in both medical surgical and acute rehabilitation units; flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs; and compliance with facility dress code including black scrubs, no blue jeans, spandex, open toe shoes or hoodies.
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
2 nurses found this helpful
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.
Zachary, LA
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