Casual Occupational Therapist

OverviewWe are seeking a casual occupational therapist to join our team at University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank! In collaboration with patients and families, the OT is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice.

This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. We are an outstanding multi-disciplinary team of therapists, nurses, physicians, care coordinators working together for patient outcomes!FTE : .

01, casual position; up to 80 hours per pay period, pending availability.Schedule : One weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday).

Opportunities to pick up additional weekday and weekend shifts as available!M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics.

Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care.

Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program.

As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities Job DescriptionThe occupational therapist partners with the patients and familiesEvaluation / Re-evaluationGathers pertinent dataPerforms examinationDetermines treatment diagnosisDevelops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and familyAnalyzes data to identify needs and potential risksDetermines prognosis for recoveryEstablishes individualized goals with patient and / or caregiverIndividualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differencesImplements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient responseCoordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient careEstablishes appropriate discharge planPartners with patients and families to provide skilled interventionImplements plan of careAlters treatment / plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatmentAssesses patient and / or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate educationDocumentation / BillingUses acceptable medical terminologyFollows professional practice standardsCompletes documentation in a timely manner per department standardsComplies with department billing standardsProfessional ExpectationsPrioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time managementUnderstands and follows professional licensure / certification requirementsDirects team members and / or supervises students as designatedPursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practiceQualificationsRequiredOccupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of MinnesotaActive Minnesota Basic Life Support CertificationPreferredMaster’s Degree in Occupational Therapy1+ year(s) of OT experience post graduationCertification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyEEO StatementEEO / AA Employer / Vet / Disabled : All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status