Hand Therapist - Orthopedic Urgent Care (per diem)

Park Nicollet Health Services; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Maple Grove seeks a Hand Therapist to join the Hand Therapy team. The therapist will be responsible for delivering patient care in line with PNHS values, engaging in departmental operations, and contributing to community events. Candidates should have a degree in Occupational Therapy, a minimum of three years' experience, and be licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health. The position offers weekend hours and a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as an occupational therapist required.
• Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
• Emphasis in a specific area of clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Assures PNHS values through departmental operations.
• Communicates with staff, patients, and physicians.
• Participates in process improvements for patient care.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Communication skills

Data processing

Clinical apparatus proficiency

EMR software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

TRIA is looking to hire a Hand Therapist to join our Hand Therapy team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency monitoring, compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies; and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.

The Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

Therapists in the development track will partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives. The therapist will be given protected time to execute these activities.

Participates in basic department development expectations for three professional pursuits, which must be some combination of the following: community event related Park Nicollet, TRIA or clinical profession, a presentation and/or program, project, or committee participation.

Work Schedule

Casual position - 24 weekend days or 12 weekends per year at the Acute Injury Clinic in Maple Grove. Hours 10-6pm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Three years’ experience as an occupational therapist.
• Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
• Emphasis in a specific area of clinical expertise.
• Exhibit leadership qualities and serves as a professional role model within the clinic as documented in the most recent performance appraisal or resume/interview.
• Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
• Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.
• Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recommend membership in related professional organization such as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA), or the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT).

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.