Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Marion, Indiana
Marion General Hospital

Occupational Therapist (Outpatient) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Marion, Indiana
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: January 5, 2025
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (No weekends, evenings, or holidays)
Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years

Job Description

• Temporary need for an outpatient Occupational Therapist
• Work in an outpatient setting providing occupational therapy services

Requirements & Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid State Occupational Therapy License (primary source online verification)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor, Provider, or RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not required for this role
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) not required for outpatient OT

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (7-year search including SSN trace, counties, national criminal, and sex offender registries)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be done annually

Health & Immunization

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test NOT required for outpatient physical therapy role (surgical mask acceptable)
• Tdap vaccine within the past 10 years or declination
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 3 months of start or clear chest X-ray if past positive
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or declination accepted; vaccination alone not accepted)
• Drug screening (5 panel or more) within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct-April) unless approved exemption

Competencies & Facility Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required
• Completion of annual mandatory facility-specific training (online, approx. 40 minutes)
• Compliance with facility dress code and IT access requirements

References

• Two professional references within 3 years of start date

Additional Notes

• This is a travel/contract position with a defined 13-week duration
• No weekend, evening, or holiday shifts required
• Facility mandates annual background and health document renewals as applicable
• Fit mask testing is generally not required for this outpatient OT role

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