Pediatric Physical Therapist
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
CentraCare Plaza

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Physical Therapist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 4 shifts per week, 9 hours each (4x9) with every 4th weekend off (Saturday & Sunday)
• Alternative schedules considered: 5x8 or 4x10 shifts
• Shift start no earlier than 7:30 AM and end no later than 6:00 PM
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Minnesota license required (can submit application without having it in hand; temporary license issued quickly once documents are received)
• Must commit to applying for MN license once offered the position
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Accepts first-time travelers
• Must live at least 25 miles away from the facility (no local candidates accepted)
• Experience with EPIC charting preferred
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Background Checks & Compliance

• Criminal background check required within 1 year of start, including:

  • 7-year search
  • Social Security trace
  • County checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • Nationwide check
  • Education verification (not required for CNAs)
  • International searches if candidate has lived/worked outside the US
• GSA/SAM and OIG excluded provider checks required
• Fingerprinting via Minnesota DHS Net Study required (no starts with fingerprints pending)
• Third-party education verification required (except CNAs)
• Primary source verification of state license required

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM certifications as applicable (not required for this role specifically)
• CEUs as per state requirements

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask (N95) required
• Tdap vaccination required (no religious declinations accepted)
• TB testing per Minnesota state guidelines (2-step PPD or equivalent)
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required annually (mask required if declined)
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted

Additional Facility Requirements

• Candidate must complete Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint Questionnaire immediately after signing contract
• Education modules (~16 hours) completed during orientation (except some locations)
• Dress code must be reviewed prior to start (Royal Blue scrubs for this role)
• Photo for badge required (grey background, no selfies, JPG format)
• Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
• Candidates must return badges on last day of assignment

References & Verification

• Two references from recent employers within 2 years required
• Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates
• Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates

This position offers a structured schedule with no call responsibilities and supports first-time travel therapists. Compliance with Minnesota-specific licensing, fingerprinting, and health requirements is mandatory.