Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Kingman, Arizona
Kingman Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Kingman, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week (Friday to Monday), 10 hours per day (7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Work Setting: Acute care hospital
Patient Diagnoses: Mild stroke, weakness, gait issues, fractures, orthopedic surgeries (all traumas are transferred out)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Arizona
• Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year search within 30 days of start (updated annually) covering SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry, education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (required annually)
• Education verification: Transcript or diploma required; if unavailable, National Student Clearinghouse (NSCH) verification acceptable
• Primary source online verification of state license
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunization or titer proof for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (October 1 – March 31)
• Two professional references within 3 years of start
• Annual skills checklist

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo with solid background for badge
• Completion of facility-specific forms including:

  • Security and confidentiality agreement
  • Behavioral expectations
  • Right to know
  • HIPAA and information security training
  • Agency attestation and candidate forms

Summary

This is a travel Occupational Therapist position in an acute care hospital setting, focusing on patients with mild stroke, orthopedic conditions, and mobility impairments. The role requires a minimum of one year of experience, appropriate state licensure, and BLS/NBCOT certification. The schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week, Friday through Monday. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific documentation are mandatory prior to start. Prior travel experience is not required.