Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant - $1,330 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist Assistant for a travel job in Newington, Connecticut.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The Connecticut-based outpatient physical therapy assistant position is located in Newington. The role involves providing outpatient orthopedic care under the supervision of a licensed therapist. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Newington, Connecticut


• Schedule: Days; 40 hours per week; three days from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and two days from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM; some flexibility is available


• Required Qualifications: Connecticut state Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license prior to start, Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association) certification; 0 years of minimum experience preferred


• Preferred Qualifications: 1 years of experience


• Float: No


• Additional Information: Candidates should submit only qualified candidates through ShiftWise by submitting to the order and uploading the file under "Submission Packet."

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 #1280965. 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: PTA - OT Occupational Therapy.

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus