Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Travel/Contract Therapy/Rehabilitation Job - Tucson, Arizona

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy - OT)
• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 40 hours/week, 0800-1630, with 2 required weekend shifts
• Call: Required as needed
• Float: Required
• No first-time travelers accepted
• No local candidates accepted

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience in Acute Care
• Must demonstrate a level 4 on the skills checklist for acute care
• Experience with Activities of Daily Living, adult OT, and Orthopedics required
• Experience handling Adult Acute Therapy in ICU, ED, Med Surg, Ortho, Neuro, and Cardiac settings

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start
• EPIC experience required
• State License verification within 30 days of start
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification)
• Completion of orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) may be required depending on unit

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks must be completed and cleared before start date, including:

  • 7-year history including Pima County, AZ
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Drug testing (12 panel) must be completed within 72 hours of booking and within 30 days of assignment start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (full vaccine within 10 years; declinations allowed except for certain units)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• Employment application with last 7 years of work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references from employment within last 3 years, including one supervisory reference
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Notes

• Orientation is held twice a month
• Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced acute care environment with multiple adult therapy populations
• Prior travel experience is required; no first-time travelers accepted

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