Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (40 hours/week)
• Includes 2 required weekend shifts
• Handles Adult Acute Therapy in ICU, ED, Med Surg, Ortho, Neuro, and Cardiac units
• Call and float responsibilities as needed
• No first-time travelers accepted
• Must have experience with Activities of Daily Living, adult OT, and Orthopedics
• EPIC electronic medical record system experience required
• Local candidates not eligible

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience in acute care
• Must meet a level 4 on the acute care skills checklist
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, not expiring within 30 days of start
• Current state OT license appropriate for Arizona
• Must provide 2 professional references from employment within the last 3 years, including at least 1 supervisory reference
• Employment application with detailed work history for the last 7 years, explaining any gaps of 30 days or more

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA or American Red Cross (if applicable)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., Crisis Prevention Institute, NIH Stroke Certification)
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG/Medication may be required depending on unit
• HIPAA competency with a passing score of 80% or higher, updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (if applicable)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit testing for N95 masks within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within past 10 years; declinations allowed except for certain units)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of vaccination or positive titer; declinations NOT accepted)
  • Varicella (proof of vaccination or positive titer; declinations NOT accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of vaccination or positive titer; declinations allowed with signed form)
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD) within 3 months of start, renewed annually
• Drug testing: 12-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start, must be started within 72 hours of booking
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form

Background Checks & Documentation

• Background check must be completed and cleared within 30 days of assignment start
• Includes multi-county, multi-state, OFAC, National Sex Offender, and other required searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Employment application and skills checklist updated annually
• Orientation and facility-specific documents required prior to start

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held twice monthly
• Candidates must acknowledge and comply with facility policies including tobacco, nicotine, and vaping policy
• Pass/fail testing consequences may include remediation or contract review
• No local candidates or first-time travelers accepted for this assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists with acute care expertise seeking a travel contract in Arizona.