Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Kalamazoo, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,385/weekOverview
- Start Date01/11/2027
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
OT Pediatrics
Job Overview
- Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day, 5x8 hours (8:15 am to 5:00 pm)
- Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 guaranteed hours per week
Schedule
- Call Requirement: No
- Weekend Requirement: No
- Float: Only if the home department has low census
Required Qualifications
- Valid Pediatric Occupational Therapist license in Michigan
- 1 year of Pediatric Occupational Therapist experience, completed within the last year
- Experience in an Outpatient Rehab setting
Health Requirements
- TB: One negative PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-SPOT within 30 days of start; TB questionnaire updated annually
- Immunizations: Proof of 1 prior Tdap; 2 measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccines or positive titers (historical records accepted from a state database or physician's office, no exemptions); hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
- Influenza: Vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption on file by 12/1 for candidates starting after 11/1
- Physical: Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Drug Test: 10-panel including marijuana, within 30 days of start
- Fit Test: Not required for outpatient OTs
Background and Compliance
- Criminal Background Check: Completed within 45 days of start, with a lifetime search back to age 18 (includes SSN trace, national criminal search, national sex offender search, statewide searches, and education verification). Annual renewal required.
- Monthly Checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG
- Michigan Central Registry Clearance: Required for all pediatric placements. Time sensitive; the candidate's part one form must be signed in wet ink only, and results can take up to 10 days.
- Michigan LARA Fingerprinting: Required within 45 days of start for the position's listed categories; the candidate completes the consent form via DocuSign and fingerprinting is scheduled through the compliance team.
Documentation
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license or state ID)
- Proof of legal name change, if documents show a different name
- Employment application or resume covering the full 7-year work history with no gaps, dated MM/YYYY
- One professional reference from a supervisor or manager (charge nurse references accepted only if they directly supervised the candidate)
- Code of Conduct review and acknowledgment, and appearance standards policy review before start
- E-Verify and I-9 attestation, signed by hand or with a legally binding electronic signature
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Kalamazoo, MI
As a travel nurse in Kalamazoo, MI here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kalamazoo is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In summer, average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter sees average lows of 17-22°F.
- Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are available in Kalamazoo and can be found with relative ease.
- Many options are available for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Kalamazoo is car-friendly, with easy navigation and parking.
- Public transportation options include Metro Transit buses, providing convenient travel within the city.
- Kalamazoo is diverse, with a mix of age ranges due to the presence of universities.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- The city hosts a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
- Kalamazoo offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art culture with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, live music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Kal-Haven Trail and enjoy recreational activities along Lake Michigan's shore.
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