Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Baltimore, Maryland
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a fast-paced acute inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Treat patients with stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), amputee, and general rehab populations.
• Facility operates a CARF-accredited rehabilitation program.
• Typical shift: 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (either 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).
• Preferred schedule: Tuesday through Saturday; Monday through Friday candidates considered if willing to work one or two Saturdays per month and flex a weekday off.
• Weekend requirement: One weekend day per month.
• Float duties as needed.
• Cerner/MedConnect experience preferred.
• Scrub color restrictions: Any color except nursing blue/white combination.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Maryland.
• Minimum 3 years of Occupational Therapist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in inpatient and rehabilitation settings.
• Completion of at least one prior travel assignment.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Certified in Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) and Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license if driving is an essential job function.
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (does not include marijuana).
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of TB).
  • Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines or positive titers.
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination.
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season.
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, well-lit, no glare on glasses, solid background).
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start.

Experience & References

• Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years.
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass medication/pharmacology competency exams and other competency assessments as required.
• Candidates should be prepared for annual updates of certain certifications and competencies.
• Screening for missing skills or experience is critical; therapy travelers should not be redirected or declined unless submitted to the wrong discipline.

This position offers a structured day shift schedule in a reputable inpatient rehab setting, requiring solid clinical experience and prior travel assignment completion.