Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Saint Cloud, MN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Schedule: Days, Monday to Friday
• Shift Length: 8-10 hours per day, minimum 32 hours per week
• Shift Start: No earlier than 7:30 AM
• Shift End: No later than 6:00 PM
• Start Dates Available: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6
• Patient Population: Pediatric outpatient with a wide variety of diagnoses
• Required Skills: Acute care, outpatient clinic, pediatrics
• EPIC experience preferred
• New graduate OTs with certification and prior pediatric experience as a COTA will be considered
• Traveler’s primary residence must be more than 25 miles from the facility

Requirements & Compliance

Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start, including:

  • 7-year search
  • Social Security trace
  • County and nationwide checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification (not required for CNAs)
  • International searches if candidate has lived/worked outside the US
• EPLS/GSA/SAM excluded provider check required
• HHS/OIG excluded provider check required
• Transcript/Diploma acceptable in lieu of third-party education verification
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint required (no start with fingerprints pending)
• Candidates must complete MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 2 weeks of registration

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA required for some roles, not specifically required here
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA required for some roles, not specifically required here
• Other certifications as applicable

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source verification of state license required
• Education verification required (except CNAs)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask (N95) required
• Tdap vaccination required (no religious declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required (time sensitive)
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination
• Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required (time sensitive)
• Flu vaccine or declination required annually (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted

Other Requirements

• Two references from recent employers within 2 years required
• Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates
• Competency exams as applicable by profession, updated annually
• Facility-specific dress code and photo for badge required
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
• Education modules to be completed during orientation (approx. 16 hours)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures
• Candidates must return badges to manager on last day of assignment
• Drug testing not required for client clearance but 9-panel test within 1 year of start is acceptable

This position offers an opportunity to work with pediatric outpatient populations in a reputable healthcare system with comprehensive support and clear compliance requirements.