Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Los Angeles, California
CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Los Angeles, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Total Hours per Week: 40

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in California
• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only)

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Standard background check including 7-year residential/work/school history, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification via transcript, diploma, or equivalent
• Employment application required
• Two professional references required for travel or acute care allied positions (within 3 years)

Certifications and Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA only
• Fire Card issued by an LAFD-approved instructor must be obtained within 30 days of start (Blue Fire Card required; Red card not accepted)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (not specified for OT)

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam clearance within the past year
• Fit mask testing within 12 months prior to start (acceptable masks: 3M Aura 9205+ or 3M 1860 Small)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (QGold, Tspot, or two-step PPD)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination
• COVID vaccination plus booster or documented declination
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (September - March)
• Required positive titers or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3-vaccine series or positive titer; declination accepted only with proof of prior vaccination or negative titer)
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Color vision exam (14-plate Ishihara test) required for certain specialties; verify if applicable

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of orientation checklists within first 30 days of assignment (general, unit-specific competency, CORE competency, unit tour)
• Completion of de-escalation modules attestation
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) training within 30 days of start (live 4-hour training; $80 fee)
• Arbitration agreement, voluntary meal waiver, and access request forms required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM, STABLE, NIH Stroke Certification, and Maternal Fetal Triage Index are not indicated as required for this OT role.
• Candidates must comply with all health, safety, and competency requirements to maintain assignment eligibility.