Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Los Angeles, CA
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Total Hours: 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Standard background check including 7-year residential/work/school history, sex offender search, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Education verification via transcript, diploma, or equivalent
• Employment application required
• Two professional references required for travel/allied/per diem acute care roles

Certifications and Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Fire Card issued by an LAFD-approved instructor must be obtained within 30 days of start (Blue card only; red card not accepted)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency exams as required by profession, meeting or exceeding passing scores
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (not specified for OT)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit mask testing within 12 months prior to start (acceptable masks: 3M Aura 9205+ or 3M 1860 Small)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test (QGold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 12 months; documentation required for past positives including chest x-ray
• Required immunizations with positive titers (no declinations accepted):

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, 3-vaccine series, or declination with proof of prior vaccination or negative titer
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (September - March)
• COVID vaccination and booster or documented declination
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of orientation checklists within first 30 days, including:

  • General orientation
  • Unit-specific competency
  • CORE competency
  • Unit tour
• Required attestations and agreements including:

  • De-escalation modules
  • Arbitration agreement
  • Voluntary meal waiver
  • Access request form
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) training required within 30 days of start (live 4-hour training, $80 fee)

Additional Notes

• Job description will be provided via DocuSign as applicable
• Color vision exam not specified as required for this specialty
• Prior travel experience is not indicated as a requirement for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and occupational therapists considering this travel contract position.