Occupational Therapist (on cal

Children's Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Children’s Minnesota is seeking an occupational therapist to evaluate and treat children at the Woodwinds Rehabilitation clinic in Woodbury, MN. This casual outpatient role supports longer-term needs with consistent hours and may include shifts across the metro.

Requirements include a degree from an accredited OT program, Minnesota state licensure (temporary licensure allowed with board exam proof), BLS certification, and pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Minnesota state licensure; temporary licensure accepted with proof of passing board exam.
• BLS certification.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide occupational therapy services to children.
• Prepare written documentation and communicate with providers as needed.
• Train patients, families, and caregivers; support staff as appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and proper care of departmental equipment.
• Manage time effectively to promote satisfaction for patient, family, and team.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Documentation

Time management

Patient/family training

Education

OT degree (B/M/PhD)

Job description

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

The Woodwinds Rehabilitation clinic, located in Woodbury, evaluates and treats children with a range of diagnoses from cerebral palsy, to treating children who may have difficulties with motor milestones/muscle control and coordination. They provide training to children and their parents/caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment in order to promote independence.

Position Summary

Responsible for the evaluation and provision of occupational therapy services to children; the accompanying written documentation and verbal communication needed to administer care including provider orders; provides patient/family/caregivers, staff, and student training; provides a safe, clean environment; provides proper care for departmental equipment; manages time effectively and promotes patient/family, provider, and intradepartmental satisfaction. All of the positions' duties are performed within Children's MN Standards of Behavior.

This is a casual outpatient position based in Woodbury, with potential shifts across the metro depending on interest. The role is expected to support longer-term needs with consistent hours, such as covering therapist's leaves of absence.

Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree from an accredited occupational therapy program. Minnesota state licensure. Temporary Minnesota state licensure accepted if accompanied by proof of passing occupational therapy board examination. BLS certification. Pediatric experience preferred.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee’s scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.