Occupational Therapist – Adult/Geriatric Outpatient Rehab
Stockbridge, Georgia
Piedmont Henry Hospital

Travel/Contract Therapy/Rehabilitation Job - Stockbridge, Georgia

Position Overview

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Work Setting: Adult Outpatient, Rehab Facility
• Typical Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, orthopedic (shoulder, hands, upper extremity), neurological conditions (MS, TBI, Guillain-Barré)
• Required Skills:

  • Assessment, evaluation, discharge planning
  • Plan of care development and reassessments
  • Lifting and transfer techniques
  • Patient and family education
  • Safety and injury prevention
  • Telephone communication
  • Use of adaptive equipment
  • Pre-discharge planning
• Patient Ratio: 1:1

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year outpatient experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st timers accepted)

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Georgia State Occupational Therapy License
• Preferred/Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification (refer to specialty requirements)
  • Allied Annual License Verification
  • State License verification within 30 days prior to start
• Compliance: Full compliance with certifications and licensure required to start on time

Contract Details

• Length: 12 weeks (interpreted from contract_length = 12)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: None required
• Floating: Possible within facility but rare
• Call: None required
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (up to 2 holidays)

Technology & Systems

• Electronic Medical Record: Epic (required)
• Communication Tools: SBAR, Outlook Email, Secure Chat

Dress Code

• Scrubs (Black) or Business Casual

Compliance & Screening

• Clinical screening required to determine fit
• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, no pending results allowed
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• TB testing or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• Immunizations: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or declination required
• Color Blind Testing required
• Skills checklist and work history verification required

Additional Notes

• References: 2 clinical references required
• Education verification required (degree related to specialty)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress Policy prior to start
• Full compliance with all health and competency documents required for timely start

This position is suitable for occupational therapists with at least 1 year of outpatient experience who are comfortable working with adult and geriatric patients in a rehab setting. Prior travel experience is not required, making it a good opportunity for first-time travel therapists.