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Cross Country Allied connects healthcare professionals with flexible roles nationwide. We support your career goals, well-being, and growth in diverse therapy settings. This position involves outpatient pediatric care, collaboration, and individualized treatment plans. Join us to make an impact in children's health.
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Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Discipline:Therapy
Start Date:09/14/2026
Duration:15 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift:8 hours, days
Employment Type:Travel
Job Summary:Occupational Therapist Pediatrics in a pediatric outpatient setting. This position involves evaluating patients and developing individualized occupational therapy treatment programs as part of an interdisciplinary team. The caseload includes NICU graduates, developmental delays, post-operative/chronic orthopedic conditions, and neurological cases. The role requires a commitment to providing high-quality pediatric care in a collaborative environment.Job Details:Position: Occupational Therapist PediatricsLocation: Central CampusSetting: Outpatient pediatricsSchedule: Dayshift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am4:00 pm, 40 hours per weekStart Date: 09/14/2026End Date: 12/31/2026Required Qualifications: Illinois Occupational Therapist (OT) license, NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification, strong outpatient pediatric experience (new graduates welcome with strong fieldwork experience in pediatrics), BLS/CPR certification, a minimum of 2 years of relevant experiencePreferred Qualifications: None specifiedFloat: No float rotation may be requiredAdditional Information: The Occupational Therapist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and treat pediatric patients with diverse conditions, ensuring individualized care plans are effectively implemented.BenefitsThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE creditsCross Country Allied Job ID # . 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 PEDS Occupational Therapist Pediatrics.
About Cross Country AlliedYou 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.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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