Occupational Therapist Acute Care Hospital
Long Prairie, MN
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital (Travel/Contract)

Location: Long Prairie, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work split approximately 60% hospital (general rehab) and 40% outpatient (hands/upper extremity).
• Patient population: Adults of all ages.
• Shift: Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5x8 hours, 40 hours/week).
• Traveler’s primary residence must be at least 25 miles from the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Minnesota.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within one year of start date, including:

  • 7-year search, SS trace, counties, sex offender, nationwide, and education verification (not required for CNAs).
  • International background checks required if candidate has lived/worked outside the U.S.
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates cannot begin with fingerprints pending unless a “more time needed” letter is approved.
• Must complete the MN DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after signing the contract to initiate fingerprinting process.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccination (no religious declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per MN state guidelines.
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMR series or titers).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination (mask required if declined).
• Drug testing: 9-panel test within 1 year of start (instant tests acceptable).

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from recent employers within the last 2 years.
• Skills checklist required prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific education modules prior to or during orientation (approximately 16 hours).
• Candidate must sign confidentiality agreement before starting.
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (grey background, no selfies, JPG format).
• Adherence to dress code.

Notes

• Facility does not require annual background check updates unless there is a gap of 30+ days between contracts or background check expires within 30 days of new contract start.
• Fingerprint registration expires after 2 weeks; candidates must complete fingerprinting within this timeframe or be re-registered.
• Candidates may need to travel to a location offering livescan fingerprinting if not available locally.
• Candidates must return badges to management on last day of assignment.

This position is ideal for Occupational Therapists with Minnesota licensure seeking a travel contract with a balanced hospital and outpatient caseload, working day shifts in a supportive environment with thorough compliance and credentialing processes.