Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Cottonwood, Arizona
Verde Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location

• Cottonwood, Arizona

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 9 weeks

Work Schedule

• Sunday through Thursday, 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (7:30 AM to 4:00 PM)
• 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: Must work at least one weekend day during the assignment
• Blocked scheduling in place
• Facility may call off up to 6 times during the 13-week assignment period

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Teaching facility with Level IV trauma designation
• Total staffed beds: 87

Patient Census & Environment

• Average daily census: 14-16 patients
• Department open 7 days a week
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Scrub color: Eggplant

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Inpatient Occupational Therapist role
• Preferred generalist comfortable with medical diagnoses
• Ability to manage moderate to maximum assistance patients
• Experience with co-treatments and ventilated patients preferred
• Flexibility to pivot and take on additional evaluations throughout the day

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Arizona
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must be able to work at least one weekend day during the assignment

Additional Requirements

• No on-call or floating required
• Unit manager approval required for return to office (RTO) requests
• Locals are accepted for this position

Compliance & Documentation

• Employment application required with 3 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be documented with city and state
• Two professional references required (one from most recent employer within 1 year)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, SSN trace, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (diploma or transcripts acceptable if verification pending)
• Fingerprinting required for Arizona license (fingerprint card or application number prior to start)
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask (N95) required within 1 year and updated annually; facility may provide onsite fit testing if needed
• Immunizations and titers required or declination forms accepted for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred within last 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccines)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually; TB questionnaire required annually if past positive
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination form (mask required if declined)
  • COVID vaccination series or declination with facility-specific form

Policies & Agreements

• Must review and sign facility-specific policies prior to start, including:

  • Workforce member confidentiality agreement
  • Substance abuse screening policy
  • Professional attire and appearance policy
  • Security question form (signed at least one week prior to start)
  • Travel information verification form

Notes

• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted
• No on-call or floating duties
• Facility adheres to quality and patient safety standards, including barcode medication administration (BCMA)

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and occupational therapists considering this travel contract opportunity.