Occupational Therapist EX

North Memorial Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

North Memorial Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate physical and cognitive needs, develop care plans and provide or direct individualized care within the Therapies Center. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, high-quality services across locations.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong clinical skills, and ongoing professional growth in a supportive, diverse environment at North Memorial Health.

Qualifications

• Competency in evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice.
• Ability to balance work priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physical and/or cognitive needs and establish a care plan.
• Provide or direct individualized care across care settings.
• Collaborate with Therapies Center team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Independent work

Conflict resolution

Professional growth

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Occupational Therapy

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health. Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (:5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About This Position

The Occupational Therapist is a member of the Therapies Center team who evaluates the physical and/or cognitive needs of a customer, establishes a care plan and provides or directs the individualized care of a customer within the specific scope of practice. The desired outcome of care is typically to prevent further impairments, improve function and the ability to participate in activities in order to promote greater independence and reduce the need for further care. The Occupational Therapist also serves to educate the customer, their caregivers or family about their role in the care plan. The Occupational Therapist functions as a part of the North Memorial Health interdisciplinary care team, collaborating as needed with other clinical and non-clinical team members in order to provide unmatched customer service. The Occupational Therapist is capable of and willing to function in all locations and areas where care is provided by the Therapies Center. The Occupational Therapist participates in training, orientation and education as required to provide care to specific diagnostic groups, units or locations as needed and is competent to provide at least core or entry level skills with typical customers. The Occupational Therapist may pursue and obtain advanced level skills consistent with the discipline, for personal career growth and to provide care for specific customers or locations. The Occupational Therapist engages in regular review and discussion of Therapies Center operations and Quality improvement activities, providing input and clinical expertise in order to deliver evidence based and state of the art care, as well as ensure compliance with regulatory and community standards.

Capable of and willing to provide care across diagnostic groups, units or locations of service encompassing the service days and hours inherent of the Therapies Center Staffing Policy.

Requirements

Education

• Baccalaureate or Master's degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Doctorate preferred.

Experience

Experience

• A minimum of diagnostic group, hospital based acute care, inpatient rehabilitation care or outpatient neurological based clinical experience during training, residency or fellowship for new graduates. Demonstrates entry level competency and skills.
• A minimum of two years clinical experience for practicing therapists without experience in the Therapies Center diagnostic groups, units or locations of care.
• Advanced skills with specific, low incidence or high-risk diagnostic groups, evaluation tools or treatment protocols is preferred. Additional certifications beyond licensure are considered on a demand or organizational need basis.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Competency in accepted and evidence based Occupational Therapy practice, with additional knowledge and skills as needed, specific to a diagnostic group, unit or location of service based on customer demand, departmental and North Memorial Health operations and strategy.
• Ability to balance work priorities in a rapidly changing environment, exercising clinical decision making and good judgment in regard to customer experience.
• Works well independently within scope of practice as well as Therapies Center policies, procedures and guidelines, in addition to being skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to resolve conflict and advance professionalism among colleagues.
• Seeks to advance and refine their skill set to demonstrate personal professional growth and meet the needs of the customer, department and North Memorial Health.
• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read, write and comprehend non-English languages is an additional benefit.

Licensure/Certification

• Current NBCOT certification
• Licensed to practice in the state of MN
• Current CPR certification or completion of certification during orientation period.
• Must possess current class D driver’s license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record if driving to alternate locations
• Must provide annual proof of insurance per hospital policy if driving to alternate locations

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 80

Shift: Days 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Weekends by Department Rotation

Schedule:

M-F typically 7:30 start

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range: N22 ($37.49 - $56.23), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position