Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapist)

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy (OT) Acute Care experience
• Must score a 4 on the skills checklist for acute care
• Experience required in:

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Adult OT
  • Orthopedics
• Must be able to handle Adult Acute Therapy in ICU, ED, Med Surg, Ortho, Neuro, and Cardiac units
• EPIC electronic medical record system experience required
• BLS certification required and must not expire within 30 days of assignment start
• Call and float duties required as needed
• Must work 40 hours per week, including 2 required weekend shifts
• Work hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• No first-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience required)
• No local candidates accepted

Certifications & Compliance

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – AHA only
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – AWOHNN or NCC acceptable
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) certificate
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) may be required depending on unit assignment
• HIPAA Competency (updated annually, passing score 80%+)
• Tech Cert Verification – National
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course) – Required for Pediatric ER

Required Documentation & Background Checks

• Current Driver’s License/State ID with correct address
• Residency Declaration Form (if using compact license)
• Background Check (7 years, including Pima County, AZ) must be completed within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• State License verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start
• Employment Application with last 7 years of work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days
• 2 professional references from employment within last 3 years (1 must be supervisory)
• Skills Checklist updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit Testing (N95) within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (declinations allowed except for certain units)
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD) within 3 months of start, renewed annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations allowed with signed form)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing (12 panel) must be started within 72 hours of booking and within 30 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held twice a month
• Candidates must be experienced travelers; no first-time travelers accepted
• Call and float responsibilities are part of the role
• Weekend shifts required
• No local candidates accepted for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Occupational Therapists with acute care skills and prior travel contract experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Tucson, AZ.