Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Amarillo, TX
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Location: Amarillo, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Work Setting: Acute Care
• Travel Radius: 50 miles
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Open to: First-time travelers

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

Additional certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., ACLS, PALS), but BLS and NBCOT are mandatory.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Texas
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start date, updated annually
• Education verification of highest level completed
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations/vaccinations including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or documented history)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Completion of employment application/resume submission
• Photo for badge identification

Notes

• Orientation and onboarding may include additional drug screening and fingerprinting (if applicable by state).
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking a travel contract in an acute care hospital setting with a supportive environment for first-time travelers.