Home Health Occupational Therapist (Travel Contract)
Norfolk, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Home Health)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide Occupational Therapy services in a home health setting with home visits and periodic office meetings.
• Average patients per day: 5-6
• Patient load: 5-10 patients per day, equating to roughly 6-8 points (30 points expected weekly).
• Types of cases: Start of Care, Follow Ups
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
• Weekend rotation: No
• On-call: No
• Territory: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from home clinic, covering Virginia Beach and Norfolk areas.
• Estimated weekly travel: 100-150 miles
• EMR systems used: HCHB, Pointcare
• Guaranteed hours: No (if low patient census, may be floated to nearby clinic for additional hours)
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health experience (first-timers not accepted).
• Current, valid Occupational Therapy license required (pending licenses not accepted unless license is expected within a few days).
• CPR and BLS certification required (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).
• Reliable transportation and current driver's license required.
• Agency-required liability insurance required.
• Willingness to discuss weekend and on-call requirements during interview (varies by location).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific searches as applicable.
• Fingerprinting required for certain states and must be current (varies by state).
• Education verification required.
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen required.
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or history of chickenpox)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or declination required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination documentation required.
• Two professional references required.
• Work history verification for at least the last 7 years or two most recent employers.

Facility-Specific Training & Policies

• Must review and sign various compliance documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Code of Conduct
  • Compliance Basics and Practice Quiz
  • HIPAA and Privacy Policy
  • Confidentiality Form and Covenant
  • Home Health Scenarios and Core Policy Acknowledgement
  • Hospice Core Care Policy Quiz (if applicable)
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
  • Employee Responsibility Agreement
  • TB Questionnaire
  • Various state-specific attestations and forms as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required documentation and training prior to assignment start.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate for travel between patient homes (commute to/from first and last patient not reimbursed).
• Position created due to workload demand.

This position is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists with recent home health experience who are comfortable with travel within the specified territory and meeting the outlined compliance and documentation requirements.