Home Health Occupational Therapist
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Compassus Home Health

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Location: Marshfield, Wisconsin
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Specialty: Home Health Occupational Therapy
• Patient Population: Geriatric
• Average Patients per Day: 5-7 (to be confirmed during interview)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
• Territory: Up to a 60-mile radius from the office hub (flexibility required)
• Dress Code: Scrubs (any color), no jeans
• Equipment Provided: iPad
• Cell Phone Use: Not allowed
• Mileage Reimbursed at IRS standard rate
• On-call Requirement: Yes, every 3rd to 4th weekend
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted at travel rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Wisconsin
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Home Health Occupational Therapy
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background checks required within 90 days of start, including but not limited to:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • FACIS Level 1
  • Nationwide Sex Offender Registry
  • Motor Vehicle Records
  • Education and Work History Verification
  • State-specific searches as applicable
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on state placement
• Verification of highest degree related to profession
• Annual acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• Proof of current auto insurance required due to driving responsibilities

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within the last 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form
• COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination

Additional Information

• Must provide 2 professional references within 2 years of start
• Complete employment application with full 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Annual skills checklist required

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Wisconsin with a geriatric patient focus. Flexibility, strong documentation skills, and compliance with comprehensive background and health requirements are essential.