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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 Erica Rodriguez
Updated over a week ago

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.

Please Note: You must be professionally licensed to practice in this State.


Required Forms

Forms 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

  • Arbitration Agreement

  • WA DSHS Background Authorization

  • WA Background Check Consent Form


Required Credentials

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

  • Resume: Can be uploaded or completed directly in the app using our Resume Builder.


Unlock Credentials

Please note that specific facility 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.

  • MMR: Some partner facilities may require an MMR vaccination record or titer.

  • Annual Physical Exam: Completed within the last year.

  • 1-step PPD, 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination (1-2 doses or booster) or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.

  • Varicella: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the Varicella vaccination or a positive titer test.

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the hepatitis B vaccination series or a titer test.

  • TDAP Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccination or completing a titer test.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Washington OT Professional License

  • Criminal Background Check and Fingerprinting through the Washington WATCH

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

  • Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


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

Unlock Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Washington OT Professional License

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

☐ SSN

Resume

Consent Forms:

WA Background Check Authorization Form

☐ WA DSHA Form

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

MMR

Background & Registry Checks:

Background Check and fingerprinting through the Washington WATCH

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Chat & Help Articles> Ask a Question!


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