Occupational Therapist - PRN

Good Samaritan; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend requirements

Mission-driven nonprofit

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical autonomy

Competitive compensation

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist in New Hope, MN to assess and treat residents in a collaborative rehab team. You will design individualized OT plans, evaluate need and progress, and contribute to patient outcomes in a post-acute and long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes clinical autonomy, interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing and therapy, and a schedule offering flexibility with no weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed OT in the state(s) of practice.
• NBCOT certification is preferred for Sanford Health facilities.
• BLS for health care providers required or within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments.
• Help clients develop, maintain and regain ability to perform daily tasks.
• Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for functional, cognitive or psychosocial impairments.
• Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities; set therapy goals and administer programs.
• Document information for evaluation and establish/modify therapeutic plans as needed.
• Provide education to enhance understanding and functional outcomes.
• Demonstrate current research knowledge in daily treatment; interact with a variety of care providers.

Skills

BLS Certification

NBCOT Certification

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist in MN

NBCOT Certification preferred

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility:

GSS MN New Hope Ambassador

Location:

New Hope, MN

Address:

8100 Medicine Lake Rd, New Hope, MN 55427, USA

Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule:

PRN

Weekly Hours:

Varies

Salary Range:

$32.50 - $52.00

Department Details

As a PRN Occupational Therapist, you'll join a collaborative, patient-centered rehabilitation team dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and return to their highest level of function.

Our Department Offers

• A supportive, energetic team culture where therapists enjoy working together, share knowledge, and celebrate each other's successes.
• A busy, high-volume Transitional Care Unit (TCU) that provides a rewarding and engaging caseload with consistent opportunities to utilize your clinical expertise.
• A diverse patient population with a wide variety of medical, orthopedic, and neurological diagnoses, allowing you to treat patients across varying levels of function and continuously expand your clinical skills.
• Exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing and therapy working seamlessly together to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Clinical autonomy with the opportunity to use your professional judgment to develop individualized treatment plans and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
• Reasonable productivity expectations that prioritize quality patient care while supporting a positive work environment.
• No weekend requirements, offering greater flexibility and work-life balance for our PRN team members.
• A mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to serving our community with compassion, excellence, and integrity.
• Competitive PRN compensation with the flexibility to build a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

Job Summary

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client's/patient's/resident's occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

In the state of South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number:

R-0268936

Job Function:

Allied Health

Featured:

No