Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Hospital
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Occupational Therapist - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Amarillo, Texas
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Years of Experience Required: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Charting System: Epic
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
• Locals Not Accepted: Must be willing to travel within a 50-mile radius

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 verification
• Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify
• 7-year Background Check (including SS Trace, County searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender, Education Verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
• Education Verification (highest level must be verified)
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history of chickenpox
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Onsite additional drug screen during orientation (only one attempt allowed)

Certifications (As Applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• Tech Cert Verification (National)

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score or meet Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
• Annual Core Testing (for subcontractors)

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Employment Application/Resume required
• Unit Specific Skills Checklist (annual)
• 7 Year Work History Verification

Notes

• Fingerprinting is required only for New Mexico placements (not applicable here)
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Locals are not accepted; candidate must be willing to travel within a 50-mile radius of Amarillo, TX

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with at least 1 year of experience, who are comfortable working a standard 5-day, 8-hour shift schedule, and who meet the listed certification and health requirements.