Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Napa, California
Queen of the Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Napa, California
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Staffed Beds: 200
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Free

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Outpatient OT)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Patient Age Group: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend day (typically Sunday) every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required to float between Acute Rehab and other inpatient floors
• Block Schedule: Possible, at manager's discretion
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off once per two-week pay period

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• California OT License
• Other certifications may be required based on unit or specialty (e.g., ACLS, PALS) – verify with clinical track if unsure.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Check:

  • Must be within 45 days of start date, covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
  • Includes SSN Trace, Death Master Index, Counties, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, MVR (if applicable), and international background if applicable.
  • Returning candidates with less than 30-day gap may not require new background check if current and acceptable.
  • Open/active felony cases will disqualify.

• Education Verification:

  • Required for all candidates.
  • RNs/LVNs must verify nursing degree; Allied must verify related degree or highest education level.
  • International education requires additional documentation (CES report).

• References:

  • Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting.
  • For CNAs, 6 months of employment references required.

• Employment Application:

  • Must include at least last 5 years of employment with month/year format.

• Physical Exam:

  • Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO. Must indicate ability to work with or without accommodation.

• Drug Testing:

  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests). Negative results only.

• Immunizations and Health Requirements:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer or declination
  • Flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccine or declination
  • Respirator clearance (RespSafety) for travel candidates starting 2/5/2024 or later

• Fit Mask Testing:

  • Required for travel candidates starting 2/5/2024 or later.
  • Must have valid fit test within 1 year or complete onsite.

Work and Scheduling

• Floating between units (Acute Rehab and inpatient floors) is required.
• One weekend day every other weekend (typically Sunday).
• Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager discretion.
• Locals are accepted; first-time travelers are not.

Facility and System Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital with 200 staffed beds.
• Uses Epic for charting.
• Free parking available.
• Scrub colors: RN - Solid Royal Blue; Cath Lab/L&D scrubs provided.

Training and Modules

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules include Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory Requirements depending on role and location.
• Epic training modules must be completed within orientation week.
• Specialty-specific modules required for certain roles (e.g., ER, L&D).

Additional Notes

• Floating policy acknowledgment required.
• Must comply with all state-specific background and registry checks if applicable.
• All documentation must be uploaded and current prior to start.
• Candidates must be fully licensed and credentialed with no pending licenses accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced outpatient occupational therapists who are comfortable floating between units, working with a diverse patient population, and meeting comprehensive compliance and training requirements in a travel/contract role.