Occupational Therapist - Acute/Outpatient General (Casual) - Brainerd

essentiahealth; Brainerd (MN); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 109.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PSLF eligibility

Annual CE budget

Licensure reimbursement

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduling

Descripción de la vacante

Essentia Health’s St. Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd, MN seeks an Occupational Therapist to deliver inpatient and outpatient therapy across ages. You’ll evaluate, plan, treat, educate patients, and participate in a multidisciplinary team to optimize clinical and financial outcomes. Weekend rotation is required. Current state licensure is required.

A broad range of benefits and professional development opportunities are offered to support growth and work-life balance.

Formación

• OT degree from an accredited program (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate) in Occupational Therapy.

Responsabilidades

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients.
• Treat patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Work with patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neuro rehab to ortho rehab.
• Collaborate closely with a team of OTs and PTs in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Handle documentation, billing, scheduling and other administrative duties.
• Demonstrate professional communication and supervise support staff.
• Follow organization policies and participate in staff onboarding or credentialing.
• Work as needed across departments when census requires.

Conocimientos

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Educación

OT degree from an accredited program

Descripción del empleo

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

4003810 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - SJMC

Job Description:

This position provides therapy services to patients of all ages, including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education, and consultation to improve patients’ abilities to their highest possible level. This position provides services as part of a care team assembled to assure optimal clinical and financial outcomes, under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician.

Education Qualifications:

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
• Treat patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Work with patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neuro rehab to ortho rehab, and perform wheelchair assessments and cognition evaluations
• Work closely with a team of OTs and PTs in the inpatient setting and OTs in the outpatient setting
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies
• Complies with organization code of conduct an meets 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
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
• Weekday and weekend coverage needed

This role includes a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) rotation approximately once every 6-8 weeks at the hospital. Shifts may range from a half day to a full day, depending on census. This is a casual position intended to provide coverage for open shifts due to PTO, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs.

Licensure/CertificationQualifications:

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist

Organizational Highlights:

• Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
• An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*
• Reimbursement for licensure expenses*
• A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*
• Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
• Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF
• *Must meet minimum FTE requirements

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Sat & Sun hospital rotation every 6-8 weeks

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$34.96 - $52.44

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

FTE:

0