Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab
Shreveport, LA
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract Therapy/Rehabilitation Position

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Job Overview

• Acute care setting with an average daily census of 12-16 patients
• Staffing ratio: 1:1
• Patient diagnoses include:

  • Multi trauma
  • CVA/stroke
  • Neurological conditions
  • Post-op orthopedic surgery
• No modality skills or prosthetic experience required
• Basic orthotic and splinting skills are a plus but not mandatory
• Unit accepts first-time travelers and requires a minimum of 1 year of specialty experience

Specialty & Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Required years of experience: 1 year
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI accepted
• Louisiana State License
• NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)

Important Job Conditions

• Position is in a hurricane-prone area (June 1 - Nov 30 is hurricane season, but storms can occur outside this window)
• Upon storm occurrence, may be assigned to an "Emergency Team" with expectation to stay onsite until the storm passes or be part of the relief team
• Candidates should be comfortable with emergency preparedness and potential extended onsite stays during storms

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy required)
• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification of highest level completed (if no state license)
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (for specific departments)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
• Flu vaccination or approved declination/exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• Photo for badge (passport-style, recent, color) within 24 hours of booking
• Skills checklist and employment application required, including 7 years employment history and explanation of gaps

Additional Notes

• No prosthetic experience required
• Basic orthotic and splinting skills are a plus
• Unit is open to first-time travelers
• Emergency preparedness and willingness to stay onsite during hurricanes is mandatory

This position is ideal for a Therapy/Rehabilitation professional with at least 1 year of experience who is comfortable working in an acute care setting in a hurricane-prone region and is willing to participate in emergency response efforts.