Occupational Therapist – LTAC/Acute Care
Spartanburg, SC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Occupational Therapist (OT) - LTAC / Acute Care

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel / Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) with Saturday rotation as needed
Hours: 40 hours per week (8 hours per day)

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services in a Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) and acute care setting.
• Must be comfortable working in an LTAC facility environment.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are not accepted.
• Start date: ASAP.
• Attendance policy: Missing more than two shifts without reasonable explanation during the 13-week contract may lead to contract review and possible cancellation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in South Carolina
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Experience

• Specialty: Therapy / Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy).
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; follow standard OT travel contract expectations.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - required for all candidates.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, and other certifications are not specifically required for this OT role.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam and Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions.
• Education verification: Highest level of education (associates, bachelors, masters, or doctorate) must be verified. Certificates alone are not sufficient.
• Social Security Card required only if used on I9 as supporting documentation.
• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID) must be carried during hours of service.
• Employment application required.
• Two references within 1 year of start required (per Qualivis standards).
• South Carolina SLED criminal records search required for all candidates regardless of residency history.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start (facility-specific form required).
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, 2-dose Heplisav, positive titer, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31). Mask wearing required if declining vaccine.
• COVID-19 vaccination: Dose 1 and 2 required or declination form if not fully vaccinated.
• Drug testing within 90 days of start (10 panel plus Oxycodone and Marijuana).

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (headshot on plain background) required.
• Facility-specific orientation and documentation will be provided prior to start.
• Must comply with facility attendance and on-call policies (no on-call for this role).
• Respiratory safety clearance required within 1 year of start if respirator use is necessary (not typical for OT).

Additional Notes

• All required documents and verifications must be submitted with the initial application; requests made after submission may not be considered.
• Candidates must pass all required competency exams and drug screens prior to or on the first day of orientation.
• Candidates will be allowed two attempts to pass required tests such as medication and pharmacology competency exams.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and occupational therapists considering this travel contract position.