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

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Wichita, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a 30-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Dress code: black scrubs preferred over business casual.
• Experience with neurological diagnoses is preferred.
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Kansas.
• Minimum of 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Professional documentation:

  • Resume/Profile.
  • Two professional references.
  • Signed assignment agreement (offer letter, initial confirmation, and extensions).
  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days of start; updated annually or after breaks in service.
  • Employment verification for the past seven years; updated annually or after breaks in service.
  • Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start; must be rerun after breaks in service.
  • Skills checklist for specialty, completed within one year of start and updated annually.
  • Confirmation of assignment on agency letterhead with accurate start/end dates.
• Personal health and immunization requirements:

  • MMR: documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: documented proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Tdap: valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
  • Influenza vaccine: optional; if declined during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31), mask wearing required.
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within specified timeframes; positive results require chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection required prior to start or onsite (PAPR not done onsite).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
  • 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter; retesting required after breaks in service.
• Identification:

  • Valid driver’s license or state ID matching address on file; must show front and back.

Additional Notes

• All onboarding documents and requirements must be completed and verified prior to or at onboarding as specified.
• No declinations accepted for certain vaccines and immunizations.
• Candidate must be prepared to comply with all health and safety protocols.