Occupational Therapist, Float - Pediatrics

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Park Nicollet’s Pediatric Rehab team is seeking an Occupational Therapist Float to provide direct patient care across multiple outpatient locations within our health system. This role supports staffing continuity during PTO and planned/unplanned absences, with a primary region and occasional cross-region assignments.

The Occupational Therapist Float will uphold PNHS values, participate in professional development, and communicate clearly with staff, patients and families while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health as Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in pediatric rehab is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across outpatient sites.
• Cover extended PTO and leave periods to ensure staffing continuity.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and families to plan care.
• Maintain compliance with standards and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Data processing

EMR systems

Clinical equipment

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Occupational Therapist (Float) to join our Pediatric Rehab 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

Provide direct patient care across multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites within the health system. This position is designed to support departmental staffing continuity by covering extended leave-of-absence and planned or unplanned PTO absences, providing clinical teams and patients with consistent coverage during periods of sustained need. The Float OT is assigned a primary geographic region and will predominantly serve sites within that region. Based on organizational need, assignments may occasionally extend to an adjacent region. System-wide deployment outside the primary region is uncommon and would occur only in exceptional circumstances, with advance notice provided whenever operationally feasible.

The Occupational Therapist Float is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, 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 Float 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.

Positions may require some weekend shifts as determined.

Work Schedule

24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

• Schedule built out 2-3 months in advance
• Locations include Saint Louis Park, Burnsville, Maple Grove
• Generally scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week
• Monday through Friday, daytime hours with the possibility of a Saturday shift

Required Qualifications

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health as Occupational Therapist
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • 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!