Travel Occupational Therapist – Adult & Pediatric Outpatient/Inpatient
Willmar, Minnesota
Rice Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Adult/Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Willmar, Minnesota
Facility: Rice Memorial Hospital
Hospital System: CentraCare Health System MSP
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 5 days a week, 8-hour shifts (Monday-Friday)
• Shift times:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Patient population: Both adult and pediatric patients
• Setting: Mostly pediatric hospital outpatient with some adult inpatient coverage as needed
• Diagnoses: Wide variety of diagnoses across acute care, outpatient clinic, and pediatrics
• EPIC experience preferred
• Traveler’s primary residence must be more than 25 miles from the facility

Required Skills and Experience

• Acute care experience
• Outpatient clinic experience
• Pediatric therapy experience

Certifications and Licenses

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required
• State License: Primary source verification required (MN license specifics apply)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit testing for N95 masks required
• Tdap vaccination required (no religious declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per MN state guidelines
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination, positive titer, or declination)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted
• Drug testing within 1 year of start (9-panel acceptable)

Compliance and Documentation

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start (including multi-level searches)
• MN DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required (candidates must complete questionnaire immediately after signing contract)
• Competency exams as applicable, updated annually
• Skills checklist required
• Education verification (third party) required (not required for CNAs)
• Two references from recent employers within 2 years
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (grey background, no selfies)
• Dress code adherence (RRTs wear dove gray scrubs)
• Completion of education modules during orientation (approx. 16 hours)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete a demographic questionnaire for MN DHS fingerprinting process immediately after contract signing
• Candidates cannot start without fingerprint clearance or an approved exemption/“more time needed” letter
• Candidates must return badges to manager on last day of assignment

This position offers a diverse clinical experience working with both pediatric and adult populations in a reputable hospital system with comprehensive onboarding and compliance requirements.