Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for OTs & COTAs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Texas.
Required Documents:
First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements:
When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your
Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)
Social Security Number
Professional License (National license verification + State license verification)
You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.
NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Texas.
Once uploaded you will be prompted to sign your documents and upload the required credentials for your state. Keep in mind some Facilities may have additional requirements aside from the state specifics. See below for more information on what your state requires.
Required Documents:
Documents that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:
Training Manual - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature
Company Handbook - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature
TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form
Required Credentials:
Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:
1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed sometime in the past) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)
COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.
I-9 - for assistance with completing the Form I-9 please see our interactive guide
Additional Credentials:
Please note that additional facility specific credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.
Annual Physical Exam - some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift
Get 2 References - there are a few partner facilities that require verified references before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references
License Certificate - The Professional License Certificate credential in the app is used to contain a document that a state’s licensing body issues after a healthcare professional has met the state requirements and passed a specific licensing exam for a particular professional license type.
Flu Shot - some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season
MMR (vaccination or titer)
Varicella (vaccination or titer)
Forms To Complete:
Complete Checkr consent to start a Criminal Background Check - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Physical, TB Test and ID - Under My Credentials scroll to Background Check - it will be listed as Missing - select - and then complete the consent form in the app
Items that ShiftMed will Verify:
Active Professional Texas OT/COTA License (National license verification + State license verification)
Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check
Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.
If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!
Texas OT/COTA State Credentialing Checklist
Completed in the ShiftMed App | Completed in the ShiftMed App | ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally (Not visible in app) |
ShiftMed Required Credentials | Additional Credentials (May be required at specific facilities) | ShiftMed Required Checks |
Credentials: ☐ Texas OT/COTA Professional License (National license verification + State license verification) ☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.) ☐ SSN ☐ Form I9 ☐ TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray) ☐ Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination
Consent Forms: ☐ Checkr Consent to start Background Check ☐ TB Baseline Risk Agreement ☐ Training Manual ☐ Company Handbook | Credentials: ☐ Flu Shot ☐ MMR | Background & Registry Checks: ☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check |