Travel Contract

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
Alturas, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,015/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date01/04/2027
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration9 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Referral bonus

Description

Job Summary
Occupational Therapist Inpatient for a healthcare provider in a rural setting. This position involves directing physical therapy services within the inpatient department, coordinating department operations, and administering prescribed physical agents. The role requires ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards while delivering quality patient care.

Job Details

  • Position Description: Responsible for overseeing physical therapy services, supervising department operations, and ensuring effective treatment delivery. Maintains performance improvement activities and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. Assists in budget formulation, department performance evaluation, and charge review processes.
  • Required Qualifications: Current licensure or certification as a physical therapist, valid California license, minimum of 3 years of experience preferred, knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, infection control, sterile techniques, and current BCLS certification.
  • Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
  • Additional Information: The position involves performing assessments, managing treatment plans, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating effectively with healthcare team members.

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
Cross Country Allied Job ID #1330113. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT - OT IP Occupational Therapist Inpatient.

Employer

Cross Country Allied

3.9rating(49 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied

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Pros

Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler

Cons

None

Review of Bekah Williams on Jun 13, 2026

Recommends working with Cross Country Allied

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About

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.

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About Alturas, CA

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Alturas, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Alturas, CA has a cost of living slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Alturas experiences a high desert climate with average summer highs around 88°F and winter lows around 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals may be limited in Alturas, but options can be found with some searching.
Transportation
  • Alturas is car-friendly with minimal traffic.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • Alturas has a small, close-knit community with a predominantly White population.
  • The age range tends to be diverse, with potential common health issues including respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
  • There may not be a large population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Alturas offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with some local restaurants and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.
  • The area also hosts events celebrating local art and culture.
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