Occupational Therapist

Northwoods Rehab; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwoods Rehab in Forest Lake, MN is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) to provide comprehensive therapy services to patients, under physician orders, and participate in care planning.

The role requires NBCOT certification, active state licensure or eligibility, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, patient education, and collaboration with the care team to support functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR).
• State licensure current or eligible for licensure.
• Commitment to ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct occupational therapy services under physician orders.
• Initiate referrals and conduct screenings.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with goals.
• Document results and communicate findings to patients and team.
• Supervise COTAs and Rehab Techs, students and volunteers as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning and community reintegration.
• Maintain safety, infection control and compliance with standards.

Education

Bachelor (or higher) of Science in Occupational Therapy

National Certification Examination for OTR

Current state licensure or license eligible

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.
• Current state licensure or license eligible.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
• Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds
• Standing frequently
• Walking frequently
• Bending frequently
• Overhead reach infrequently
• Squatting occasionally
• Kneeling occasionally
• Standing rotation occasionally
• Gripping frequently
• Sitting occasionally
• Stair climbing occasionally
• Average work day is up to 8 hours
• Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behavior

Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.

OT job description - updated 10/1/2025

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Provides and directs occupational therapy services to patients including the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions under physician’s orders.
2. 2. Provides occupational therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods rehab Policies and Procedures.
3. 3. Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
4. 4. Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
5. 5. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.
6. 6. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
7. 7. Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
8. 8. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
9. 9. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
10. 10. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
11. 11. Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
12. 12. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
13. 13. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
14. 14. Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
15. 15. Participates in discharge planning.
16. 16. Supervises and directs COTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
17. 17. Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
18. 18. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
19. 19. Participates in patient, family and staff education.
20. 20. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
21. 21. Adheres to Northwoods Therapy procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
22. 22. Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
23. 23. Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the community.
24. 24. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
25. 25. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
26. 26. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs.
27. 27. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisor, patients, family members and facility personnel and administration.
28. 28. Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
29. 29. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
30. 30. Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
31. 31. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
32. 32. May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments within a reasonable distance from the facility.
33. 33. Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.
34. 34. Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.

OT job description - updated 10/1/2025