Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Pediatric Occupational Therapist Discipline: Therapy Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Occupational Therapist specializing in Pediatrics provides outpatient developmental therapy for infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients. The role focuses on sensory integration, developmental delays, autism, feeding, handwriting, activities of daily living, and individualized rehabilitation plans in a supportive clinical environment. The position follows a daytime schedule and requires collaboration with physical therapy, interpretation services, social services, and patient families.

Job Details Schedule: Day shift, 5 shifts of 8 hours each, 8:00 AM4:30 PM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Assignment Dates: 11/23/202602/22/2027.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 1 year of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification; charting system experience; skills in pediatric assessment, evaluation, feeding, autism care, sensory integration, developmental therapy, patient and family education, plan of care development, reassessments, safety and injury prevention, adaptive equipment assessment, lifting and transfers, home exercise programs, neurodevelopmental treatment, discharge planning, and telephone communication.

Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience.

Additional Information: Outpatient services include approximately seven visits per day for infants, adolescents, and pediatric patients. Clinical services address sensory issues, developmental delays, autism, and related developmental needs, with emphasis on sensory integration and development-focused therapy. The setting includes sensory-friendly gym areas and treatment rooms equipped for multiple therapeutic activities. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, interpretation services, and social services.

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 1323596. 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 PEDS Occupational Therapist Pediatrics. 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