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WA - Washington Occupational Therapist Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as an OT in Washington?

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Written by Jasmine Hall
Updated yesterday

Thank you for your interest in ShiftMed. Here is a Checklist of requirements for OTs that are interested in working through ShiftMed in Washington.


Required Documents:

First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements:

When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your

  • Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)

  • Social Security Number

  • Professional License (National license verification + State license verification)

    • You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties if applicable.

NOTE that you must have a Professional License through the state of Washington.

Once uploaded you will be prompted to sign your documents and upload the required credentials for your state. Keep in mind some Facilities may have additional requirements aside from the state specifics. See below for more information on what your state requires.


Required Documents:

Documents that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:

  • Training Manual - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature

  • Company Handbook - complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature


Required Credentials:

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:

  • COVID-19 Vaccine - All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • I-9 - for assistance with completing the Form I-9 please see our interactive guide


Additional Credentials:

Please note that additional facility specific credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.

  • Annual Physical Exam - some of our partner facilities may require this credential before claiming a shift

  • Get 2 References - there are a few partner facilities that require verified references before claiming a shift - please enter mobile numbers for your references

  • License Certificate - The Professional License Certificate credential in the app is used to contain a document that a state’s licensing body issues after a healthcare professional has met the state requirements and passed a specific licensing exam for a particular professional license type.

  • Flu Shot - some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season

  • MMR (vaccination or titer)

  • Varicella (vaccination or titer)


Forms To Complete:

  • Complete Checkr consent to start a Criminal Background Check - complete directly within the app using the tab to sign feature once you have uploaded your Physical, TB Test and ID - Under My Credentials scroll to Background Check - it will be listed as Missing - select - and then complete the consent form in the app


Items that ShiftMed will Verify:

  • Active Professional Washington OT License (National license verification + State license verification)

  • Criminal Background Check through CheckR

  • Clear Record on the Washington Sex Offender Check Registry

  • Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


​​If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Help Articles & Chat > Messages > Send Us A Message!


Washington OT State Credentialing Checklist

Completed in the ShiftMed App

Completed in the ShiftMed App

ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally

(Not visible in app)

ShiftMed Required Credentials

Additional Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Washington OT Professional License (National license verification + State license verification)

☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.)

☐ SSN

Resume

Covid 19 Vaccine Records/Declination

CPR

Consent Forms:

☐ Checkr Consent to start Background Check

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

Credentials:

Flu Shot

MMR

Background & Registry Checks:

☐ Background Check through CheckR

☐ Washington Sex Offender Check Registry

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check


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