Occupational Therapist – Inpatient & Outpatient Rehab
Paynesville, Minnesota
CentraCare Health

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient/Inpatient Rehab

Location: Paynesville, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position primarily inpatient/TCU with some outpatient adult and long-term care (LTC) responsibilities.
• Caseload mostly adults (inpatient), with some outpatient and potential pediatric outpatient cases.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (5 days a week, 8 hours per day).
• No call or weekend shifts required.
• Holidays off, but may need to work the day before and after holidays depending on scheduling; Christmas Eve is a half day.
• Start date: ASAP, any Monday.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience working with adult patients primarily; some pediatric outpatient experience is a plus.
• EPIC electronic health record experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

• Must hold a valid state OT license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit (not explicitly stated for this role).
• Other certifications may be required based on facility policies.

Background & Compliance Requirements

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

  • 7-year search
  • Social Security trace
  • County and nationwide criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification
• Minnesota DHS NetStudy fingerprinting required (candidates must complete a questionnaire immediately after signing contract).
• Physical exam within 6 months to 1 year of start date.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccination (no religious declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per Minnesota state guidelines
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof of immunity or vaccination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or positive titer (declinations not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required annually
• Drug testing within 1 year of start (9-panel acceptable).

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from recent employers within the last 2 years.
• Skills checklist and work history verification required.
• Completion of facility-specific education modules during orientation (approximately 16 hours).
• Compliance with facility dress code and confidentiality agreements.
• Photo for badge required (grey background, no selfies).

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This is a travel contract position for an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, primarily working with adult inpatient rehab patients, with some outpatient and pediatric exposure. The role offers a standard weekday schedule with no weekends or call. Candidates must meet comprehensive background, health, and licensing requirements specific to Minnesota and the facility.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility names as per instructions.