Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
River Falls, WI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: River Falls, Wisconsin
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Occupational Therapy)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Responsible for outpatient orthopedic, neurological, and acute care patients in a regional hospital setting.
• Some hand therapy responsibilities, but less emphasis.
• Acute care comprises 30%+ of workload.
• Work with a team of 7 Physical Therapists and 1 Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• No weekend or on-call requirements.
• Floating within scope as needed to meet facility needs.
• Block scheduling accommodations available.
• Local candidates within 100-mile radius not accepted.
• Pending license candidates accepted.
• Return to work restrictions ideally no more than 5 days.

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience required.
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required).
• Certifications required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Minnesota OT License (pending license accepted)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number required.

Facility & Work Environment

• Outpatient Rehabilitation facility with 56 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Epic (Excellian).
• Free parking available.
• Facility is latex-free.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check required within 1 year of start date (7-year standard MN statewide search).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 1 year of start.
• Fingerprinting via Minnesota DHS Net Study required before start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless a specific exemption letter is provided.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 12 months)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing not required for client clearance but must be within 1 year if done.
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start (RespSafety virtual questionnaire).

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA or ARC, RQI acceptable; certificate of completion not accepted).
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, and other certifications as applicable per unit/job description.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific pre-orientation modules required within 72 hours of receiving login credentials (3-9 hours depending on specialty).
• Badge photo (passport style) required within 48 hours of signing contract.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete the Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract to initiate fingerprinting.
• Candidates may need to travel to a livescan location for fingerprinting if not within driving distance of a Minnesota site.
• Candidates with latex allergy should be aware the facility is latex-free.
• References are not required for client clearance and will not delay start.
• Locals within 100 miles are not accepted for this position.

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with at least 2 years of experience looking for a travel contract in outpatient rehab with a mix of ortho, neuro, and acute care patients. First-time travelers are welcome.