Travel ContractOccupational Therapist Home Health
$2,117-2,258/week
Occupational Therapist Home Health
Houston, Texas
Houston Float Pool
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OT Home Health
Overview
- Specialty: Occupational Therapy, Home Health
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Contract length: 12 weeks
- Start date: 1/11/27
- Shift: Day shift, 5x8 hours, with start times between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM
- Hours per week: 40
- Patient volume: 6–7 patients per day
- Visits: 25–26 per week
Patient Population / Case Mix
- Pediatric developmental delays
- Cerebral palsy
- Autism spectrum disorder
- High-risk infants / NICU
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in Texas
Experience
- Years of experience required: Not specified
- First-time travelers accepted
Schedule / Work Expectations
- Weekend work not required
- On-call not required
- Local candidates accepted
- Mileage reimbursed
Compliance / Onboarding Requirements
- Unexpired government-issued photo ID
- Background check
- EPLS/GSA/SAM screening
- HHS/OIG screening
- State license verification
- National certification/verification as applicable by profession and state
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgment
- Competency exam
- Skills checklist
- Physical exam within 12 months of start
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
- TB questionnaire for applicable cases
- Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella documentation
- 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
- 2 professional references within 3 years of hire
Notes
- CPR is preferred, not required
- BLS is not required
About Houston, TX
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
Transportation
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
Demographics
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
Things to Do
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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