Occupational Therapist – Acute Care & Outpatient Hand/Upper Extremity
Long Prairie, Minnesota
CentraCare Health - Long Prairie

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Long Prairie, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Work Setting: Approximately 60% hospital (general rehab), 40% outpatient (hands/upper extremity)
Patient Population: Adults of all ages
Travel Requirement: Traveler's primary residence must be at least 25 miles away from the facility

Job Description

• Provide occupational therapy services in both hospital and outpatient settings.
• Outpatient focus includes hands and upper extremity therapy.
• Hospital focus includes general rehabilitation.

Required Qualifications

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

Licensure & Certification Notes

• Temporary MN OT license available quickly; fingerprint results are NOT required for temporary license issuance.
• Permanent MN OT license requires background check and fingerprint clearance.
• BLS certification is mandatory.

Background & Compliance Requirements

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

  • 7-year search
  • Social Security trace
  • County and nationwide checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification (diploma acceptable in lieu of third-party verification)
  • International searches if candidate has lived/worked outside the U.S.
• Must complete Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing contract.
• Minnesota law requires fingerprint clearance or approved exemption before starting work.
• 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 MN state guidelines
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof of immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined)
• Drug testing (9-panel) within 1 year of start (not required for client clearance but must be completed).
• Two professional references from recent employers within 2 years.
• Skills checklist and work history verification required.

Additional Information

• Education modules must be completed prior to or during orientation.
• Dress code must be reviewed prior to start.
• Candidates must submit a professional photo for badge issuance.
• Candidates must return badges on last day of assignment.
• No prior travel experience is explicitly required for this position.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an Occupational Therapist licensed in Minnesota, working primarily in acute care hospital and outpatient rehab settings. The role requires BLS certification, Epic experience, and compliance with Minnesota-specific licensure and background check requirements. Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting and health documentation promptly to meet state and facility mandates.