Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Northampton, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist, Outpatient

Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift:

• Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Tuesday & Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description

Provide outpatient occupational therapy focused on hand and neurological rehabilitation. Deliver patient care tailored to optimize physical, functional, psychological, social, and emotional well-being. Work under clinical supervision within established policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Massachusetts
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy is mandatory

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Submit a recent (within 6 months) professional color photo (no selfies, plain background, no eyeglasses)
• Professional license verification with primary source verification (no conditional licenses accepted)
• Documentation of immunizations or immunity for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
• TB screening documentation within 3 months prior to start (skin test or blood test)
• Physician health statement within 1 year of start date
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, including Massachusetts CORI and national sex offender registry checks
• Exclusion checks against OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid lists within 30 days prior to start and annually
• Verification of highest level of education achieved
• Social Security Number trace for the past 7 years
• Submission of a detailed resume covering the past 7 years of work experience (including city and state)
• Two professional references within the last 4 years (minimum one supervisor-level)
• Completion of a skills checklist within 1 year of submission
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for any extensions
• Candidate submission coversheet for initial assignment and new facility submissions

Additional Notes

• Positive TB test requires a negative chest x-ray dated after the positive test
• Name change documentation required if credentials do not match current legal name
• TB symptom survey required if positive PPD, updated annually
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and occupational therapists considering this outpatient role.