Casual Occupational Therapist — Impactful Rehab & Growth

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development training

Flexible scheduling

Generous time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, treat, and implement patient care in accordance with AOTA standards and Essentia Health policies. The role emphasizes patient education, discharge planning, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documentation, billing, scheduling, and supervising support staff, with potential for teaching as a clinical instructor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

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

Education

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

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, treat, and implement patient care in accordance with AOTA standards and Essentia Health policies. The role emphasizes patient education, discharge planning, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include documentation, billing, scheduling, and supervising support staff, with potential for teaching as a clinical instructor.