Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Oakland, California
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Location

• Oakland, California

Employment Type

• Travel / Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Sunday through Thursday
• 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM)

Job Description

• Provide inpatient acute rehabilitation occupational therapy
• Work with a complex patient population including:

  • Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
  • Brain injury
  • Spinal cord injury (SCI)
  • Cancer rehabilitation
  • Complex orthopedic cases
• Join a large interdisciplinary team

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check including SSN trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually
• Education verification of highest level achieved (not required if highest education is high school)
• Official transcripts/diplomas may be required if verification attempts are unsuccessful
• TB screening questionnaire and negative TB test or chest x-ray required annually
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids per CA law)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit test for masks within 1 year of start, renewed annually (PAPR training if fit test failed)
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually

Documentation and Orientation

• Must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including:

  • Job description
  • Standards of business conduct
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Report of abuse
  • HIPAA agreement
  • Orientation booklet and post-test
  • Various competency attestations specific to occupational therapy and patient populations served
• Complete vendor training and code of conduct for the contract year

Employment History and References

• Full 7 years of work history required on application with no gaps
• Employment verification for up to 7 years required; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical positions

This position is ideal for an experienced Occupational Therapist with strong neuro and acute care rehabilitation skills seeking a travel contract in California.