Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Saint Cloud, MN
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Occupational Therapist (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift
• Hours: 8-10 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Shift Start: No earlier than 7:30 AM
• Shift End: No later than 6:00 PM
• Start Date: ASAP, any Monday
• Patient Population: Pediatric outpatient with a wide variety of diagnoses
• Required Skills:

  • Acute care
  • Outpatient clinic experience
  • Pediatrics
• Preferred Experience: EPIC electronic health record system
• Travel Requirement: Traveler’s primary residence must be more than 25 miles from the facility

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year pediatric OT experience preferred based on specialty and skills required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications & Licensure

• Must hold a valid state license appropriate for Occupational Therapy in Minnesota
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required or preferred depending on facility policies
• Other certifications (ACLS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) not specifically required for this role

Background & Compliance Requirements

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

  • 7-year search
  • Social Security trace
  • County and sex offender checks
  • Nationwide and international searches if applicable
• GSA/SAM and OIG excluded provider checks required
• Education verification required (diploma acceptable in lieu of third-party verification)
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required prior to start (cannot start with fingerprints pending)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccination (no religious declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per Minnesota state guidelines
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof of immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or positive titer or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined)
• Drug testing not required for client clearance but recommended within 1 year of start

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific education modules during orientation (approx. 16 hours)
• Candidate must complete Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing contract
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (grey background, no selfies, JPG format)
• Candidate must sign confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Candidates must return badges on last day of assignment
• References: Two references from recent employers within 2 years required
• Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates

Notes

• Facility dress code applies; RRTs wear dove gray scrubs (not applicable for OT but good to be aware)
• COVID-19 vaccination and exemption policies apply; religious and medical exemption forms require approval and may take up to 3 weeks
• Candidates must be prepared to travel to a livescan location for fingerprinting if not local

This position is ideal for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with outpatient and acute care experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Minnesota.