Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Salem, OR
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position in Acute Rehab unit
• ICU experience strongly preferred
• Acute care experience required
• Schedule: 4x9 hour shifts, with 3-4 weekend dates

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oregon
• Acute care experience required
• ICU experience strongly preferred
• Clear copy of driver's license, passport, or state ID required
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search)
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or equivalent
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (confirm if needed)
• Physical exam within one year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within one year of start
• Required immunizations or documented immunity:

  • Tdap (or facility-specific declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (antibody titers or vaccines)
  • Varicella (chickenpox) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series (booster or declination if low titer)
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Competency exams as required by facility
• References: 2 references within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty; at least one supervisory reference within last 12 months

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior ICU experience
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required but may be preferred

Additional Information

• Badge photo required at least 8 days prior to start (white background)
• Fit mask testing required onsite within first week of start
• Completion of required facility-specific training modules prior to or shortly after start
• Background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and ongoing
• Education verification required for non-licensed providers (not applicable for OT)

Schedule & Work Environment

• 4 days per week, 9 hours per day
• Includes 3-4 weekend shifts during the contract
• Acute rehab unit setting with potential ICU exposure

This position is ideal for an Occupational Therapist with acute care and ICU experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Oregon.