Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - Outpatient Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Outpatient Occupational Therapy)
• Experience: Strong outpatient OT experience required
• Neuro Experience: Required
• Certifications:

  • Maryland OT License (required)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
  • PAMCA Certification (Preferred)
• Patient Types:

  • Neurological patients
  • General debility
  • Geriatrics
  • Orthopedics (hand)

Note: Candidates without outpatient and neuro experience should not be submitted. First-time travelers are welcome if they have strong outpatient OT experience.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 6 months of start date
  • Cover all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Includes SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification
  • International searches required if applicable
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification of Maryland OT license
• Education Verification:

  • Third-party education verification required
• Physical Exam:

  • Completed within 1 year of start, confirming ability to meet essential job functions
• Drug Testing:

  • Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Fit Mask Testing:

  • Respirator fit test completed onsite (not required for non-clinical)

Competency & Certification Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam:

  • Must be completed and renewed annually if required by unit
  • Only Relias or Prophecy exams accepted
  • Time-sensitive with limited attempts allowed
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs:

  • Stroke CEUs required prior to or within one week of start
  • Trauma CEUs required after 27 weeks of work (usually at extension)
• Other Certifications:

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, CPI, STABLE (verify as applicable)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for RNs & LPNs if applicable

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific policies and consent forms prior to start (e.g., Hand Hygiene Policy, Floating Policy, Time and Attendance Policy)
• References:

  • 2 professional references within 2 years of start for travel assignments
• Employment Application and Skills Checklist required
• Work History Verification for last 7 years (2 employers)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers are accepted if they have strong outpatient OT and neuro experience.

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an outpatient Occupational Therapist with strong neuro and outpatient experience. The contract length is approximately 14 weeks. Candidates must hold a valid Maryland OT license and BLS certification, with PAMCA certification preferred. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and competency exams is mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome if they meet the experience requirements.