Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Medford, OR
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Location

• City: Medford, Oregon
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Total Beds: 108

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5 days/week, 40 hours/week)
• Weekend Requirement: 1 regular weekend shift per week (Saturday)
• On-call: Not required
• Float: Position may float between units
• Patient Ratio: 1:1

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Oregon

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B - vaccination series or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• TB Screening: Negative TB test (IGRA/TSPOT, QGold, or 2 PPDs) within 12 months; must be updated annually
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start; instants acceptable
• Fit Mask Testing: Required for travel candidates; must be updated annually unless exempted by specialty or facility
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required annually for travel candidates; virtual questionnaire reviewed by healthcare professional

Background and Compliance

• Background Check: Within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, education verification, MVR if applicable
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates; must verify related degree or highest education level
• State-Specific Searches: Required as applicable (e.g., Oregon Abuse/Neglect, Washington State Patrol)
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs; applies to license verification and past actions
• Work History Verification: Required if exceptions to reference requirements are requested; minimum 5 years verified work history
• Skills Checklist: Required annually for applicable units

Training and Competency

• Competency Exams: Required as applicable by profession and specialty
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency: Required as applicable
• Epic Charting System: Familiarity with Epic required; completion of Epic training modules may be required depending on facility/unit
• Annual Regulatory and Specialty-Specific Modules: Required annually via LMS platform, except for certain exclusions and return candidates with recent completion

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Any color for RN/Allied staff; scrubs provided for OR, Critical Care, ED, PACU, and Maternal Child units
• Parking: No fee
• Floating Policy: Acknowledgement required; may float to other facilities within reasonable distance

This position offers a structured schedule with a focus on inpatient rehabilitation therapy, requiring a licensed Occupational Therapist with appropriate certifications and compliance with health, safety, and background requirements.