Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,255 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in St Joseph, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The facility is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) specialized in inpatient care to support an 18-bed Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) in a Missouri healthcare setting. This position involves providing direct patient care within a fast-paced hospital environment. The role is scheduled for daytime shifts, and the successful candidate will contribute to patient recovery and functional improvement.

Job Details:

• Location: 5325 Faraon Street, Entrance 1, St. Joseph, Missouri, 64506
• Position: Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) on the Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• Schedule: Days, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid license to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state, at least 1 year of experience as an OT, familiarity with Epic electronic medical records system.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitative setting is advantageous.
• Additional Information: This is a 13-week temporary assignment with a start date of August 3, 2026. The assignment involves hospital shared staffing, with potential to float to other units as needed. Scrub dress code is solid colors matching top and bottom or solid top with black bottoms. Employee parking is available in garage or front lots behind the blue line. No prior employment with the organization is required, and this role is a replacement for permanent staff.

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 #1281360. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT - OT IP Occupational Therapist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

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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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus