Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Nashua, New Hampshire
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center

Job Summary: Therapy/Rehabilitation Travel Contract in Nashua, New Hampshire

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Inpatient Occupational Therapy)
• Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Unit Systems: Epic (Medication, Documentation, Communication)
• Orientation: Oriented to clinic by manager
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)
• Former Employees: Travelers who have previously worked for any facility associated with this health system are not eligible regardless of separation time

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 years of inpatient Occupational Therapy experience required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• New Hampshire State License (copy required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider only (instructor and RQI cards accepted if AHA provider)
• Other certifications may be required or preferred depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC, CPI, NIH Stroke Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior)
• Facility requires verification of professional licensure and copies of licenses for states that are not paperless

Required Skills

• Acute Care
• Arthritis
• CVA Rehabilitation
• Dementia/Alzheimer’s
• Lower Extremity
• Nerve Injury
• Other Progressive Neurological Disorders
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Upper Extremity
• Adaptive Equipment (Assessment and Use)
• Community Re-entry
• Home Assessment
• Pre-Discharge Planning
• Arthritis Program
• Hip Fracture and Total Hip Replacement
• Knee Injuries and Total Knee Replacement
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Home Exercise Program
• Lifting and Transfer Techniques
• Patient/Family Education
• Safety and Injury Prevention
• Telephone Communication
• Cognitive Assessment
• Evaluation, Plan of Care, Discharge, Reassessments

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security Verification
  • National Sex Offender Registry Search
  • National Criminal Search
  • FACIS L3
  • Education Verification
  • Criminal county/state searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police Search required instead)
  • BEAS State Registry Results (NH placements only)
  • Motor Vehicle Background Check (if driving to patient homes)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks must be run within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (High school acceptable for CNAs)
• Transcript/Diploma accepted if education verification pending
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 14 days prior to start (with a 7-day grace period)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask test annually (not required for PT Outpatient candidates)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required for all clinical travelers
• Two current professional references within last 3 years (one must be from a supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Immunization and Health Requirements

• Flu vaccination required annually (October 31 – April 1), with medical or religious exemptions allowed via facility-specific waiver forms
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (titers not accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot)
• TB Questionnaire required for all travelers
• Immunity or vaccination documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations accepted with waiver)
  • Varicella (history of disease NOT accepted)
• Drug testing as described above

Testing and Competency Exams

• Basic Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 48 hours of contract signing for certain units
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (for internal purposes)
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication may be required depending on unit

Additional Notes

• Facility requires documentation of OSHA education (Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement)
• Facility-specific forms for flu exemptions, Hep B declination, and other immunization waivers must be completed if applicable
• Proof of auto insurance required if providing Home Health or Hospice Care services
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific background, health, and competency requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with at least 3 years of inpatient experience seeking a travel contract in New Hampshire, with comprehensive compliance and immunization requirements. First-time travelers are welcome.