Occupational Therapist - Inpatient (Casual) - Detroit Lakes
30+ daysJob Description
Job Description:
Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association using Clinical Practice Guidelines, and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a patient caseload
- Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
- Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Complies with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
- Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
- Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
- May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
Inpatient Rehab:
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide at least three hours of intensive therapy aimed at supporting successful community discharge.
- Participate in physician led multidisciplinary meetings to coordinate and align the plan of care.
- Complete Medicare required outcome assessments accurately and on time.
This is a casual position to assist in filling open shifts due to PTO, leaves, etc. Weekend (Saturday) requirement - minimum 4x/year.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist
Organizational Highlights:
- Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
- An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses*
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*
- Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
- Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF
- *Must meet minimum FTE requirements