Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Burlingame, California
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care Hospital

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

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to work in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning, organizing, and participating in rehabilitative programs
• Helping patients build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills
• Promoting general independence for persons with disabilities or developmental delays

Requirements

• Must have Behavioral Health experience
• Valid California OT License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent relevant OT experience

Shift Details

• 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Day shift: 08:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Workdays: Tuesday through Saturday

Background Checks & Compliance

• 7-year background check required within 6 months of start
• Sex Offender Search within 90 days of start
• FACIS Level 3 screening required within 2 weeks of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification required (highest level achieved)
• Drug screening (9-panel, excluding marijuana due to CA law) within 6 months of start
• TB screening and questionnaire within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu seasonal vaccination (during flu season)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• Additional certifications may be required depending on position specifics (verify with recruiter)

Documentation & Compliance

• Must provide a hard copy or documentation of professional license
• Employment application must include full 7 years of work history with no gaps
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, renewed annually
• Photo for badge (passport-style) required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific documents prior to start, including standards of business conduct and confidentiality agreements
• Religious exemptions for certain requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with acute care and behavioral health experience looking for a travel contract in California.