Travel Occupational Therapist
Fayetteville, Georgia
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
• Facility: Piedmont Fayette Hospital
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 months

Unit Details

• Patient Population: Hospital-based Outpatient Lymphedema
• Collaboration: Work with OTs/OTAs, PT/PTAs, SLP, and wound care clinic staff.
• Patient Demographics: Young/middle adults to geriatrics with a mix of diagnoses requiring lymphedema care.

Schedule

• Standard Hours:

  • Monday, Wednesday: 9:45 AM – 6:15 PM
  • Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Alternative Schedule Option:

  • Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Weekend and Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice to Piedmont Fayette as needed.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)
• Required Skills/Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Certification in lymphedema (for OTs)
  • Licensed in the state of Georgia (license must be in hand)
  • Outpatient experience
  • Familiarity with EPIC
• Preferred Skills: Acute inpatient experience

Compliance and Documentation

• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback.
• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start.
• References: 2 clinical references needed.
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
  • Drug Testing
  • Vaccination documentation (Flu and COVID)
  • Physical Exam
• Education Verification: Required, can be pending at start with proof.

Holidays

• Expected to work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period.

Additional Information

• Local Candidates: Accepted at the same rate.
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually.
• Work History Verification: Required for most recent employer.

This summary provides essential information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel/contract position at Piedmont Fayette Hospital.