Outpatient Occupational Therapist (Neuro Rehab)
Abilene, TX
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Abilene, Texas
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Outpatient Occupational Therapist role
• Must have experience working with both pediatric and adult neuro patients
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (varies as needed)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license for Texas
• Experience: Minimum 1 year (default to higher if conflicting info, here only experience with pediatric and adult neuro patients specified)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable
  • Other certifications as applicable (e.g., CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification) - refer to job details for applicability
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
  • State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status Check, Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start
• Education Verification: Highest level required (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; facility conducts additional drug screen on arrival
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract
• Immunizations and Health Requirements (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract unless otherwise noted):

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (PPD or QGold/Tspot) within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines; boosters required if non-immune
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted; booster or declination post titer if low/equivocal
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters required if non-immune
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine required for 2025-26 season (Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026); religious or medical exemptions accepted
  • Fit Mask: Required (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S), must be updated annually
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Skills Checklist: Required and updated annually
• Other Facility-Specific Documents: Various acknowledgments and forms must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Orientation and training modules required, approximately 3-4 hours
• Parking available for orientation and employment
• Pass/Fail testing may be required for some competencies (not specifically stated for OT)

This position is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with outpatient experience in neuro rehab for both pediatric and adult patients, looking for a 13-week travel contract in Texas with a comprehensive credentialing and compliance process.