Position:Occupational Therapist PART-TIME
Location: Stillwater, MN
Job Id:322
# of Openings:1
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.
- Current state licensure or license eligible.
- Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical demand for this job is classified as “medium work” which includes
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
- Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
- Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds
- Standing frequently
- Walking frequently
- Bending frequently
- Overhead reach infrequently
- Squatting occasionally
- Kneeling occasionally
- Standing rotation occasionally
- Gripping frequently
- Sitting occasionally
- Stair climbing occasionally
- Average work day is up to 8 hours
- Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behavior
Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.
OT job description - updated 10/1/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- 1. Provides and directs occupational therapy services to patients including the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions under physician’s orders.
- 2. Provides occupational therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in accordance with Northwoods rehab Policies and Procedures.
- 3. Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
- 4. Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts specialized evaluations as indicated.
- 5. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.
- 6. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
- 7. Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
- 8. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
- 9. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
- 10. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician orders.
- 11. Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
- 12. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
- 13. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
- 14. Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
- 15. Participates in discharge planning.
- 16. Supervises and directs COTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
- 17. Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
- 18. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual occupational therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
- 19. Participates in patient, family and staff education.
- 20. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
- 21. Adheres to Northwoods Therapy procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy services.
- 22. Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
- 23. Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the community.
- 24. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department procedures.
OT job description - updated 10/1/2025
- 25. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
- 26. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs.
- 27. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisor, patients, family members and facility personnel and administration.
- 28. Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
- 29. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
- 30. Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
- 31. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
- 32. May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments within a reasonable distance from the facility.
- 33. Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.
- 34. Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.