Inpatient Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Baltimore, MD
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient & Acute Care

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in an inpatient unit providing occupational therapy in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary rehab team (PT/OT/SLP).
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics.
• Patients require at least 3 hours of therapy, 5 out of 7 days per week.
• CARF accredited program specializing in general rehab, stroke, and amputee care.

Schedule

• Sunday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (5x8)
• One weekend day per month required

Experience & Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Years of Experience Required: 3 years
• Comprehensive inpatient and acute care experience strongly preferred.
• Neurological experience required (stroke/brain impairment).
• Spinal cord injury experience is a bonus but not required.
• Amputee experience preferred.
• Prior travel experience not required; first-time travelers accepted with proper experience.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active state license required prior to start (pending license accepted before start).
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or ARC).
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Certification) but BLS is mandatory.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, including multiple location searches.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season (09/23 - 03/31)
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years.
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information.
• Skills checklist and competency exams required prior to start and updated annually.

Work Environment

• Large team with excellent teamwork culture.
• Fast-paced hospital setting requiring high productivity and quality patient care.

Patient Population

• Adults and geriatrics with neurological impairments (stroke, brain injury).
• Amputee patients.
• Inpatient acute care requiring intensive therapy.

This position is ideal for occupational therapists with solid inpatient neurological rehab experience looking for a travel contract in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.