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Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Facility: CentraCare Plaza
Hospital System: CentraCare Health System MSP
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Schedule: Days, Monday to Friday
Shift Length: 8-10 hours (minimum 32 hours/week)
Shift Start: No earlier than 7:30 AM
Shift End: No later than 6:00 PM
Start Dates Available: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6
Patient Population: Pediatric outpatient with a wide variety of diagnoses
Required Skills: Acute care, outpatient clinic, pediatrics
EPIC experience preferred
Candidate’s primary residence must be more than 25 miles from the facility

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA required
BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA BLS certification required
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA required
Other certifications may apply depending on role and setting

Licensure & Competencies

State License primary source verification required (except certain non-clinical or tech roles)
Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required for applicable professions, updated annually
Competency exams required as applicable by profession, updated annually

Facility Specific Requirements

Photo for badge (grey background, no selfies, JPG format)
Dress code review required prior to start
Education modules completed during orientation (approx. 16 hours)
Confidentiality agreement must be signed prior to start
COVID-19 policies and vaccination/exemption forms apply
Badge must be returned on last day of assignment

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask (N95) required
Tdap vaccination required (no religious declinations accepted)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray per MN state guidelines
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) proof of immunity or vaccination required (time sensitive)
Hepatitis B vaccination, positive titer, or declination accepted
Varicella immunity proof required
Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required annually (mask required if declined)
COVID-19 vaccination preferred; medical/religious exemptions accepted
Drug testing not required for client clearance but must be within 1 year if done

Background & Screening

Criminal background check within 1 year of start (7-year search, SS trace, counties, sex offender, nationwide)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG excluded provider checks required
Two references from recent employers within 2 years required (for non-clinical roles)
Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates
Education verification required (not for CNAs)
Minnesota DHS NetStudy Fingerprint clearance required for all agency employees (no start with fingerprints pending)
Work history verification required for non-clinical candidates (3 years)

Important Notes

Candidates must complete Minnesota DHS NetStudy Questionnaire immediately after signing contract for fingerprinting clearance
Fingerprinting must be completed within 2 weeks of registration
Candidates not within driving distance of a livescan location must travel to complete fingerprinting before assignment start
COVID-19 booster testing and masking policies apply for LTC candidates without booster

This position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse pediatric outpatient population in a reputable health system with comprehensive support and clear credentialing requirements.