Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Occupational Therapist (Acute Care Hospital) - Travel/Contract

Location: Burlingame, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift, Sunday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (5x8 hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services in an acute care setting.
• Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs.
• Help patients build or restore vocational, homemaking, daily living skills, and general independence.
• Work with persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California.
• Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start, including Social Security trace with all aliases, county searches, nationwide sex offender search, education verification, and motor vehicle report if applicable.
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and updated annually.
• Education verification required (not needed if highest education is high school).
• Sex offender search must be run within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 6 months of start (excluding marijuana/cannabinoids due to CA law).
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, with clearance for work.
• TB screening questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually.
• Negative TB test (QGold, TSPOT, or PPD) within 90 days of start; renewed annually.
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Apr 30).
• Fit mask test required within 1 year of start and renewed annually (specific mask types accepted).
• Respiratory safety clearance required prior to start and renewed annually.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on position.
• Other certifications (e.g., PALS, NRP, CCRN) to be verified by position if applicable.

Documentation and Compliance

• Must provide official transcripts/diplomas or attestation if verification unsuccessful.
• State license verification required within 30 days of start.
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps.
• Employment verification required for up to 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references required within 3 years for clinical and allied acute care candidates.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreement, standards of business conduct, code of conduct, vendor training, and regulatory orientation prior to start.
• Completion of a job description review and conditional offer of employment attestation required before start.
• Religious exemption forms required if applicable for facial hair or vaccine exemptions.

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required (passport-style, color photo).
• Personal or auto insurance only required if position involves driving.
• Color blindness must be documented by a licensed healthcare provider if applicable.
• Medication and competency exams may be required as applicable to the profession.
• ICU or Telemetry competency exams may be required if applicable.
• Candidates with failed fit tests due to facial hair must shave and retest; religious exemptions considered case-by-case.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable acute care hospital setting in California, providing essential occupational therapy services to diverse patient populations. Compliance with all licensing, certification, immunization, and background requirements is mandatory.