Occupational Therapist - Home Health
Augusta, GA
Olaro
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist - Home Health (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (5x8 hours), 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40

Job Summary

• Provide occupational therapy services in a home health setting focused on geriatric patients.
• Average daily caseload: approximately 6 visits, with a full-time productivity expectation of around 25 units per week.
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed.
• No weekend shifts required.
• Must be available to work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period (expectation to work 1-2 major holidays depending on number during contract).
• Mileage reimbursement provided for travel within multiple counties; average daily travel 50-100 miles.

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Georgia.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC accepted).
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) required until 10/1/2026; Epic experience required after 10/1/2026.

  • If no prior HCHB experience, must complete an online HCHB course before starting (cost paid upfront by clinician).

Compliance & Onboarding

• Full compliance with credentialing and onboarding required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling.
• Background check required within 30 days prior to start, including education verification and criminal history.
• Photo ID and clear passport-style photo required for badge.
• Must review and sign facility dress code and code of conduct policies prior to start.
• Proof of current automobile insurance required if using personal vehicle for travel.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date required.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or proof of prior positive with negative chest x-ray within 6 months. TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, THC, barbiturates, propoxyphene).
• Tdap vaccine highly recommended but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months.
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process.
• Two clinical references required.
• Must pass color blindness test or alternative assessment if applicable.
• Competency exams required by agency (not client) for medication/pharmacology and general competencies.

Work Environment & Other Details

• Scrub color: any.
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.
• No call requirements specified.
• Locals accepted at same rate.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; 1st time travelers accepted.

This position is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in a geriatric patient population, comfortable with electronic health record systems and flexible with travel within a multi-county area.