Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,870 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Occupational Therapist, Outpatient (OT OP) Detroit, Michigan. The position evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits. Responsibilities include assessing patients ability to complete independent living skills, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, documenting patient progress, and supporting patient discharge planning. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift; 10-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week. Schedule options include: (1) 4 ten-hour shifts on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, or (2) 4 ten-hour shifts on Sunday through Wednesday.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree required; Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required; American Heart Association (AHA) Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree preferred; acute care experience preferred; willingness to train the right new graduate candidate.
• Additional Information: Evaluates patient ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills; designs and implements the plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment; documents findings and monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed; seeks consultation as necessary; educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits; plans and/or assists with discharge from therapy services, including information on selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs; oversees the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Submission Requirements: Please specify on the candidates cover sheet which schedule is preferred, as there are two positions available.

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 #1267722. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT - OT OP Occupational Therapist Outpatient.

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus