Home Health Occupational Therapist
Rolla, Missouri
Phelps County Regional Medical Center

OT Home Health - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Rolla, Missouri
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• No weekends or on-call duties
• Patient load: 4-5 patients per day (varies by territory/drive time)
• Minimum 1 year of Home Health experience required
• Experience with Epic and OASIS documentation systems preferred

Required Experience

• Specialty: Occupational Therapy with at least 1 year of Home Health experience
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• State License verification required prior to start and upon expiration
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Must be AHA certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required based on unit/specialty
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty/unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background check covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years, updated annually
• HHS/OIG clearance required
• Education verification (diploma or transcript) required
• Drug testing: 9-panel urine drug screen within 3 months of start (marijuana not required)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• N95 Fit Test (using 1870+ mask) within 1 year of start
• TB testing: Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or T-Spot) within 4 months of start; if positive, chest x-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or signed declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination required during flu season (October - April)
• Seasonal COVID vaccine or declination required

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s license/state ID required
• Annual competency exam required
• Candidate must complete facility-specific orientation and review policies (e.g., parking, COVID-19 vaccination declaration)

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Missouri with a standard weekday schedule and no weekend or on-call responsibilities.