Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide acute care occupational therapy services for adult to geriatric patients.
• Expected to manage approximately 8 patient visits per day.
• Work within an acute care hospital setting using Epic and SBAR communication systems.
• May float within the facility as needed, within scope of practice.
• Weekend shifts possibly required 1-2 days total during assignment.
• No on-call requirements.
• Expected to work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period (up to two holidays).

Schedule

• Day shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5 days per week, 8 hours per day).
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience, including experience within the last year.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in charge roles preferred.

Compliance & Onboarding

• Full compliance with credentialing and onboarding required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedules.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).

Required Documentation & Certifications

• Valid state occupational therapy license (Georgia).
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella (boosters may be pending if eligible).
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (boosters may be pending if eligible).
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination.
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC).
• Color blindness test required.

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months.
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof it is in process).
• Two clinical references required.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.

Work Environment & Attire

• Scrub color choice: Eggplant Purple or Olive Green.

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate.
• Floating within the facility may be required as per scope of practice.
• No call responsibilities.
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year’s Eve/Day.

This position is ideal for occupational therapists with acute care hospital experience seeking a travel contract opportunity in Georgia.