Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Acute Rehab
Baltimore, Maryland
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient & Acute Care

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Start Date: ASAP (must have active license prior to start; candidates with pending license considered)

Job Details

• Work Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (5x8)
• One weekend day per month required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Setting: Inpatient unit in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Therapy Requirement: Patients receive at least 3 hours of therapy, 5 out of 7 days per week
• Team: Multidisciplinary rehab team including PT, OT, and SLP
• Specialty Focus: Comprehensive inpatient and acute care with neurological conditions (stroke/brain impairment experience required), amputee experience preferred, spinal cord experience a bonus
• Facility Accreditation: CARF accredited program for general, stroke, and amputee rehabilitation

Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapy / Therapy & Rehabilitation
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted with proper experience
• Licensure:

  • Active state license required to start
  • Facility will accept candidates with pending license but must be active before start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
• Other:

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced inpatient acute care setting
  • Experience with neurological rehab (stroke/brain impairment) is mandatory
  • Amputee experience strongly preferred

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required for the position
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• Physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required, updated annually

Additional Notes

• Locals within 60 miles may be accepted at a lower rate (not relevant for candidate consideration)
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date
• One weekend day per month is required as part of the schedule
• Must be able to work collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with strong inpatient and acute care neurological rehab experience seeking a 6-month travel contract in a CARF accredited program. First-time travelers with the required experience and licensure are encouraged to apply.