Casual Occupational Therapist - Flexible Shifts & Growth

Paradox; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health – Miller Hill Health Plaza in Duluth, MN, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement care for a full patient caseload in accordance with AOTA standards and Essentia policies.

The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, documenting and coordinating care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting home department coverage; a lymphedema course is required, with opportunities for leadership and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
• Current occupational therapy license in the state performing services
• Completion of 135-hour lymphedema course or planned completion
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
• Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrate 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.
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
• Meet 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
• Outpatient Lymphedema: Completion of 135-hour lymphedema course or planned completion of course (pre-approved by Essentia leadership prior to employment)

Skills

Therapy evaluation

Treatment planning

Education to patient/caregiver

Discharge planning

Documentation

Billing

Scheduling management

Interprofessional collaboration

Supervision of staff

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Essentia Health – Miller Hill Health Plaza in Duluth, MN, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, and implement care for a full patient caseload in accordance with AOTA standards and Essentia policies.

The role involves developing individualized treatment plans, documenting and coordinating care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and supporting home department coverage; a lymphedema course is required, with opportunities for leadership and ongoing education.