Outpatient Occupational Therapist
River Falls, WI
Host Healthcare
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 support, but less emphasis.
• Acute care comprises 30%+ of responsibilities.
• 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
• 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 one year of start date (including MN statewide search and other standard checks).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year.
• Fingerprinting via Minnesota DHS Net Study required prior to start (no starts allowed with fingerprints pending unless specific clearance letters are 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 (documentation required before or shortly after start)
  • 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 2025-2026 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 for fit testing.

Training & Competency

• Completion of facility-specific preorientation modules within 72 hours of receiving login credentials (3-9 hours depending on specialty).
• Annual medication and competency exams required.
• Skills checklist required annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a passport-style photo for badge within 48 hours of signing contract.
• Background check disqualification standards allow petty misdemeanors and traffic violations; felony charges require approval.
• Candidates must complete the Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing contract to initiate fingerprinting.
• Candidates must be prepared to travel to a livescan fingerprint location if not within driving distance of Minnesota sites.

This position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekends or on-call duties, suitable for Occupational Therapists with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in outpatient rehab and acute care settings.