Occupational Therapist Inpatient
Palo Alto, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) in a healthcare setting. The position involves providing routine patient care, evaluating and developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote functional independence for patients with physical, cognitive, or developmental impairments. Candidates will perform assessments, create customized therapy programs, and ensure timely documentation to support patient recovery and discharge planning.

Job Details

• Location: Not specified
• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
• Certification(s): BLS - Basic Life Support; Licensure: Occupational Therapist (OTL)
• Education requirements: Graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy curriculum with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree
• Years of experience: 0.0 years minimum required
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• End date: 02/14/2027
• Required Qualifications: Valid occupational therapy license, current BLS certification, and graduate degree in occupational therapy
• Additional Information: The role involves developing, adapting, and implementing treatment plans, performing age-appropriate clinical assessments, and participating in interdisciplinary care planning committees. Responsibilities include evaluating patients with various impairments, fabricating orthotic and adaptive devices, and ensuring accurate documentation. The candidate must demonstrate effective communication skills, sound clinical reasoning, and the ability to maintain collaborative relationships with team members and community agencies.

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