Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Brownwood, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

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

Location: Brownwood, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Support inpatient and outpatient settings
• Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric

Required Qualifications

• Valid Texas OT License
• NBCOT Certification
• BLS Certification (AHA accepted: Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Experience

• No specific years of experience stated; assume entry-level to experienced OT

Certifications & Competencies (As Applicable)

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, EFM, ENPC, NIH Stroke Certification (refer to job details for applicability)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Competency Exam (as applicable)
• Pass/Fail Testing for Telemetry nurses (if applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification or transcript/diploma required
• State-specific checks for Texas (Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing)
• Fit mask test (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S), updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (PPD or Qgold/Tspot) within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Seasonal flu vaccination or exemption (for 2025-26 season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen with THC within 10 business days prior to start (no pending results allowed)

Documentation & Orientation

• I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID
• E-Verify or attestation
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments (e.g., vaccination info, TB and occupational exposure, patient-centered pledge, confidentiality, compliance agreements) must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Orientation modules (~3-4 hours) required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Resume/application copy required
• Two references within 3 years

Additional Notes

• This position requires compliance with all facility and system policies and documentation deadlines
• Candidate must be prepared to complete all required documentation and health screenings within specified timeframes, especially within 72 hours of contract signing

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Occupational Therapist travel contract in Texas.