Occupational Therapist - Certified Lymphedema (Casual) - Therapy and PerformanceCenter

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Essentia Health - Miller Hill Health Plaza is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan, treat and implement care for patients in alignment with AOTA standards and Essentia Health policies. The role involves caseload management, documentation, billing, scheduling, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, providing patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, and collaborating with physicians to ensure

Qualifications

• Licensed occupational therapist or eligible to practice in the state
• Experience evaluating and treating patients with diverse needs preferred
• Ability to discharge planning and caregiver education

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide education to patients and caregivers and coordinate discharge planning
• Document, bill, schedule and manage administrative duties for a full caseload
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize clinical and financial outcomes
• Coordinate with referring physicians and Essentia Health leadership to ensure cohesive care
• Comply with policies, code of conduct and professional ethics
• Flex to other departments when needed and serve as clinical instructor if needed

Skills

Therapy evaluation

Treatment planning

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

OT degree (OTD/MS/BS)

Job description

Building Location: Essentia Health - Miller Hill Health Plaza

Department: 2763810 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - TPC DUL

Job Description: Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.

Education Qualifications:

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

Key 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

Outpatient Lymphedema

• Completion of 135-hour lymphedema course or planned completion of course (pre-approved by Essentia leadership prior to employment)

Schedule: This position is a causal/as-needed position. Hope is that this Casual CLT will cover on Wednesdays and any open shifts due to planned/unplanned PTO.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• Currentoccupational therapylicense in the state performing services

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

FTE: 0

Shift Rotation

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Weekends:

Holidays: No

Call Obligation: No

Union:

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 .