Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union workforce

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking an Occupational Therapist II for our inpatient/acute care team in downtown Minneapolis. This full-time role offers day shifts with start times around 7:30–8:00 AM and includes every 4th weekend.

The candidate should have acute care experience and be ready to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include evaluation, discharge planning, and education, with supervision of OT aides and continued program development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the AMA.
• Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours).
• CPR certification and NBCOT eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents occupational therapy evaluations.
• Develops and documents patient care plans to promote function and safety.
• Observes and documents patient progress; participates in rounds and conferences.
• Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and treatments.
• Directs and supervises OT aides and equipment handling.
• Assists in mentoring new staff and developing programs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mental Health

Group facilitation

Motivational interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Cognitive assessments

Education

OT degree from AMA-accredited program

NBCOT certification eligible

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist II to join our inpatient/acute care team. This fulltime role will work days (start time of either 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM), including every 4th weekend. Preferred candidates will have acute care experience.

Purpose of this position: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and documents comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations
• Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
• Observes, evaluates and documents patient's progress
• Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
• Educates patients and care gives on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
• Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
• Functions as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students
• Directs and supervises activities performed by the OT aides consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties, and departmental maintenance)
• Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
• Develops and conducts occupational therapy in-services for other staff
• Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
• Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
• Participates in program development
• Represents the occupational therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
• Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor's absence
• Provides work direction for clerical staff
• Assists in monitoring the quality of occupational therapy activities and services
• Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association
• Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience
• CPR certification

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; occupational therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping techniques
• Mental Health
• Current knowledge, theory, practice standards, and sound clinical judgment are necessary to support adults with mental health diagnoses
• Experience with group facilitation and group dynamics
• Experience with motivational interviewing to facilitate patient education, development of communication and social skills, healthy coping skills
• Ability to support development of healthy and effective daily routines to promote well-being, health maintenance, stress management, and engagement in functional life activities
• Experience with therapeutic use of sensory modulation and sensory strategies
• Ability to perform cognitive and performance-based assessments to evaluate patient needs, interpret results, and develop appropriate interventions and recommendations
• Provide care that is trauma-informed, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive
• Ability to perform professional occupational therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate occupational therapy equipment
• Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel
• Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
• Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)

License/Certifications

• Certified or eligible for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination for Occupational Therapist, Registered. As a condition of employment, employees hired on an "or eligible" status must take and pass the first available examination after his/her date of hire
• Proof of Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practitioner License or temporary license

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.
• For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.

Department: Occupational Therapy

Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)

Shift Detail: Day, Every 4th Weekend

Job Level: Staff

Employee Status: Regular

Eligible for Benefits: Yes

Union/Non Union: Union

Min: $44.10

Max: $58.80

Job Posting: Aug-10-2026