Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Abilene, Texas
Hendrick Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Outpatient Occupational Therapist (OT)

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

Job Description

• Outpatient Occupational Therapist role
• Must have experience working with both pediatric and adult neuro patients
• Typical schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (may vary as needed)

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Texas
• Experience: Minimum 1 year (default to higher if conflicting info; here only experience with pediatric and adult neuro patients is specified)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA accepted (Instructor, Provider, or RQI)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - as applicable
  • Other certifications as applicable based on job duties

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Background Check: 7-year check required within 1 year of start; must be updated annually
• E-Verify or Attestation required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification (highest level) required
• State-specific checks for Texas (DADS Employability Status Check and Employee Misconduct Registry) within 30 days of start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (must be completed within 72 hours of signing contract)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year of start (PPD or equivalent)
• Required vaccinations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine (required during flu season; exemptions accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 10 business days prior to start; no pending results allowed
• Fit Mask: Required (3M 1860 Regular or 1860S), must be updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific documents and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, compliance, vaccination acknowledgment)
• References: 2 references required within 3 years of start
• Skills Checklist: Required and must be updated annually
• Competency Exams and Medication/Pharmacology tests as applicable

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an Outpatient Occupational Therapist in Texas, requiring experience with pediatric and adult neuro patients. The role demands multiple certifications, thorough background and health screenings, and compliance with state-specific regulations. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday with some variation. Prior travel experience is not required.