Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Wichita, KS
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel Position

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Setting: Inpatient Occupational Therapy

Requirements

Experience

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard OT travel requirements (confirm with recruiter if needed)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Certifications & Health Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer required. No declinations accepted. If negative titer, two doses of MMR vaccine must be administered four weeks apart.
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers. Preferred to be completed prior to start; can be completed onsite (except PAPR).
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion OR signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31). Exemptions accepted but mask required at all times.
• TB Testing: Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest X-ray within one year showing no infection, and TB questionnaire completed. Annual updates required.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider. No declinations accepted. If negative, two doses of vaccine required four weeks apart.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years. No declinations accepted.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Must be current and valid; address must match home state for compact license holders.

Professional Credentials & Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• At least two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of first assignment; updated annually or after breaks in service >90 days.
• EPLS check within 90 days of start; rerun if break in service >90 days.
• Skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.
• Education verification within 90 days of start; official transcripts required if verification fails.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates with extensions.
• Employment verification for past seven years; updated annually or after breaks in service >90 days.
• Badge photo with white or blue background required.

Summary

This is a travel Occupational Therapist position in an inpatient setting in Wichita, Kansas, for approximately 13 weeks. The role requires full-time availability (40 hours/week) and compliance with extensive health, vaccination, and professional credentialing requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Candidates must be prepared to provide thorough documentation and complete all required health screenings and background checks.