Occupational Therapist, Acute Care Hospital
Fayetteville, Georgia
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience. This is a travel/contract position in an acute care hospital setting focusing on therapy and rehabilitation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification
• Experience in Orthopedics
• Proficient with Dynamic and Static splints
• Experience in Amputee care
• Experience with Other Progressive Neurological Disorders

Schedule & Work Details

• Preferred shift: 4x10 hour days, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Weekend work: Every other weekend
• No on-call duties
• Floating within facility/outpatient scope as needed

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 10 hours for a 10-week assignment)
• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (PPD, QGold, or TSpot accepted)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually, required regardless of TB test result
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
• Flu vaccine or signed declination required annually during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, THC, and others)

Additional Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Two clinical references required

Notes

• Unit accepts first-time travelers; prior travel experience is not required
• Major holidays during assignment require work commitment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating may include outpatient facility work within scope of practice

This position offers a structured schedule with no call responsibilities and requires full compliance with health, safety, and credentialing standards prior to start.