Travel Occupational Therapist Inpatient - $1,940 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist Inpatient (OT IP) at a healthcare facility in Houston, Texas. This position involves providing occupational therapy services in an inpatient setting, supporting a diverse patient population and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The assignment offers an opportunity to experience the vibrant city of Houston and explore nearby Gulf Coast destinations.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a requirement of a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid occupational therapy license; Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Therapy; 1-2 years of acute care experience; ability to work in Houston, Texas; minimum of 1 year clinical experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in inpatient or acute care settings.
• Additional Information: The role may require floating to other units such as Kindred Clear Lake, Kindred NorthWest, or Kindred SugarLand. The position is a replacement for a permanent staff member and is scheduled to start on 10/19/2026 with an end date of 01/18/2027. The facility uses Casamba/protouch EMR, and staff are expected to adhere to navy blue scrubs with closed-toe shoes. Parking is provided at no cost in a parking garage.

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 #1311147. 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.

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