Occupational Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Little Falls (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Little Falls, Minnesota is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence. You will evaluate and treat diverse patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal care. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, a valid Occupational Therapist license in Minnesota, and basic CPR certification. Preferred qualifications include a master’s or doctorate in Occupational Therapy and pediatric experience. Join a committed team dedicated to serving the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for Occupational Therapist role.
• CPR certification needed within 6 months.
• Pediatric experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients referred by providers.
• Supervise department support personnel.
• Complete patient care documentation timely.
• Provide educational in-services for staff.
• Collaborate on patient care recommendations.
• Participate in care coordination activities.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Entry level masters/doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities.

Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients.

To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

• Patient care including evaluation and treatment of patients referred by providers
• Provides appropriate supervision for department support personnel
• Completes documentation related to patient care in a timely manner
• Participates in and provides educational in-services for staff and providers
• Collaborates with healthcare team and provides professional recommendations regarding patient care
• Participates in patient related care coordination activities (e.g. care conferences, etc.)

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Occupational Therapist: MN
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 6 - months

Preferred

• Entry level masters/doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
• Pediatric experience

Where You'll Work

In Central Minnesota you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience, and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.