Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Santa Rosa, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting. The position involves working 8-hour shifts, Sunday through Thursday, starting at 7:30 AM. Floating between similar units may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (first-timers accepted)
• Certifications: Manual Therapy, Hand Therapy
• Licensure: Must hold a valid Occupational Therapy license for California (state license required)
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Job Responsibilities & Skills

• Infection Prevention
• Fall/Risk Assessment
• Billing
• Acute and Chronic Disorder Assessment
• Functional Activities

Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 277
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Any solid color except royal blue
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period
• Locals accepted; pending licenses not accepted

Schedule & Floating

• Shift: 8 hours, 7:30 AM start, Sunday through Thursday
• Floating: Yes, may float between like units
• Block scheduling: Available at manager discretion

Required Compliance & Documentation

• Background Check within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Drug Screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination)
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Flu Vaccine (required during flu season or declination)
  • COVID Vaccine or Declination
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates, updated annually
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format
• Skills Checklist: Required and must be updated annually

Training & Modules

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start, including:

  • Regulatory Requirements (annual)
  • Specialty Specific Modules (if applicable)
  • Epic Access Training (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Floating policy acknowledgment required
• Free parking available
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) restrictions at time of submission

This position offers an excellent opportunity for Occupational Therapists looking to gain acute care experience in a supportive hospital environment with a reputable healthcare system.