Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Unit: Medical Rehabilitation Unit inside a Trauma hospital
• Patient Population: Primarily stroke patients (40%)
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM with 30-minute lunch
• Caseload: Approximately 8 treatments per day
• Weekend Requirement: 1 Saturday per month for 4 hours (flexible timing)
• Call Requirement: None
• Float Requirement: No
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Start Date: Every other Monday once fully cleared
• Charting System: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in West Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NBCOT certification

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • SSN Trace, Sex Offender Search, National Criminal, and International searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by a licensed provider, confirming good health and no physical limitations
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months of start
  • Required vaccinations or proof of immunity: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination or approved exemption
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start, including a comprehensive panel
  • COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory; proof of vaccination or signed declination accepted
• Fit Testing: Annual N95 fit testing required (3M N95 1860 Small or Regular and Aura 9205 only); accommodations available if unable to pass fit test
• References: One reference required from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse within the last year

Orientation and Training

• Orientation is two days (Thursday and Friday) including Cerner Infusion Management training
• Completion of required in-service training modules prior to start (approx. 4 hours)
• Must complete annual skills checklist for specialty

Work Environment

• Collaborative team environment with PT, OT, and SLP
• Fully equipped OT gym with kitchen and advanced technology
• No scrub color restrictions except no blue, forest green, or maroon (reserved for nursing)
• Rewarding work with a focus on stroke rehabilitation

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists seeking a rewarding travel contract in a trauma hospital rehabilitation unit with a supportive interdisciplinary team.