Occupational Therapist - School
Thornton, Colorado
Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Location: Thornton, Colorado
• Facility: Adams 12 Five Star Schools (part of Sequoia Transitional Care)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 8 weeks
• Description: Replacement for an Occupational Therapist (OT) going on leave starting mid-April for the remainder of the school year.

Required Documentation and Certifications

Accounting Documents

• W4
• State Specific W4
• I9
• Permanent Tax Declaration Form
• Direct Deposit Authorization
• Drivers License/State ID (Unexpired government-issued photo ID)
• Voided Check
• Emergency Contact Form
• EOE Forms
• Proof of Name Change (if applicable)
• Arbitration Agreement (expires annually)

Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support (required for RNs and LVNs)
• Tech Cert Verification - National
• HIPAA Safety Manual Acknowledgement (must be updated annually)
• ASHA Certification (for Speech-Language Pathologists)
• State License Verification (specific to Colorado)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• Educational Services - State Teaching Certificate
• Educational Services - State Teaching Credential Verification
• Educational Services - FERPA (must be updated annually)
• Educational Services - Mandatory Reporter Training
• Educational Services - CO - CAPS Release Authorization
• Skills Checklist (specific to clinical roles)

Health Documents

• Physical Exam (only if required by client)
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray (if applicable)
• TB Questionnaire (if applicable)
• Drug Testing (only if required by client)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination/Documentation (if required by client)
• COVID-19 Vaccination (if required by client)

History and Background Checks

• Criminal Background Check (within 1 year of start and updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM (within 1 year of start and updated annually)
• HHS/OIG (within 1 year of start and updated annually)

Additional Information

• Candidates must complete a fingerprint background check within 24 hours of signing.
• Special Education Teachers may require specific endorsements as confirmed by the client.
• Candidates must provide official transcripts for position-related degrees.
• All candidates must complete the Colorado CAPS Search Results documentation.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a temporary role in a school setting, particularly those with experience in therapy and rehabilitation.