Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Job Opportunity: OT Acute Care Hospital

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for travel OT roles (no conflicting data)

Job Description

• Support inpatient and outpatient settings
• Patient population: pediatric to geriatric
• Required certifications/licenses:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy)
  • Texas OT License

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA only; Instructor, Provider, and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification (as applicable)
• Tech Cert Verification - National (required within 30 days of start)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual update)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for Telemetry nurses (if applicable)

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7 Year Background Check (within 1 year of start, updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM Check (within 30 days of start)
• HHS/OIG Check (within 30 days of start)
• Education Verification (highest level) or transcript/diploma
• State-specific checks for Texas (Employability Status Check, Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start; must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Fit Mask Test (annual; 3M 1860 Regular or 1860S)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year; time sensitive within 72 hours of contract signing)
• TB Questionnaire (annual)
• Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
• Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
• Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines; MMR booster if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B - positive titer, series of 3, or declination; booster or declination post titer acceptable
• Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines; booster if negative/equivocal
• Drug Testing - Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or exemption (for 2025-26 season)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion and signing of multiple facility-specific acknowledgments and forms prior to start (e.g., Vaccination Information, TB and Occupational Exposure, Patient Centered Pledge, Contract Employee Receipt, Computer Security Agreement, Corporate Compliance, Confidentiality Statement, Employee Misconduct Registry, Self Identify Form, Relationship to Physician Form, Authorization for Background Check, Traveler Identification Form)
• Review of Employee Handbook (information only)
• Completion of orientation modules (~3-4 hours)
• Parking available for orientation and employment (no fee)

Additional Requirements

• 2 References within 3 years of start
• Copy of Resume/Application required
• Skills Checklist (annual update)

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with required licensure and certifications who are comfortable working across a broad patient age range in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.