Travel Occupational Therapist - $3,335 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Salinas, California.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The location is in Salinas, California. The role involves providing inpatient Occupational Therapy interventions to patients, including assessments, care planning, and patient and family education. Candidates are required to bring their California Occupational Therapy license on the first day. This position requires a minimum of 3 years of occupational therapy experience, including at least 1 year of NICU experience.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Shifts would be 1 weekend a month, with an 8:00 AM start time, totaling 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Masters of Occupational Therapy, California Occupational Therapy license, current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards, minimum of 3 years of occupational therapy experience, and 1 year of NICU experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Float: Not applicable.
• Additional Information: Works under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Supervisor and Manager of Rehabilitation Services. Provides occupational therapy interventions to patients, including assessment, care, education, and coordination with case managers for post-discharge services. Performs duties such as assisting in orientation of new staff, instructing and evaluating therapy students, and assuming charge therapist responsibilities. Demonstrates the skills to provide age-appropriate care, including intervention in fine motor skills, self-help skills, development, and durable medical equipment.

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 #1279417. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus