Hand Therapist - Orthopedic Urgent Care (per diem)

HealthPartners; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

TRIA is seeking a Hand Therapist to join our Hand Therapy team in Maple Grove, MN. The Occupational Therapist will provide direct patient care and contribute to program development while upholding professional standards and ethics.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, patients and families, as well as participation in department initiatives. A development track offers leadership and community activity opportunities within the clinic.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and professional growth activities.
• Monitor outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Communicate clearly with staff, patients and families.
• Participate in department improvement initiatives and community events.
• Work with leaders to support performance goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Conflict management

Data processing

Education

OT degree (Bachelors/Masters/Doctorate)

Tools

EMR software

Clinical apparatus

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!