Occupational Therapist - Rural Services (Casual) - Ada, MN

Essentia Health; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Minnesota is seeking an Occupational Therapist for casual coverage to evaluate, plan, treat and implement care for patients across outpatient, inpatient, home health and skilled nursing settings.

You will provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, discharge planning, and patient education while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and upholding professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.

Skills

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/master’s/doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description:

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.

• Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties

• Demonstrateappropriate communication,professionalismand supervision of support staff (licensed assistants,aides, volunteers)

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensureoptimalclinical and financial outcomes.

• Work closely with Essentia Healthleadershipand coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.

• Complywithorganizational policies and procedures andthecode of conduct

• Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice

• Work where the patientneedis highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows

• May serve as a clinical instructor,participateindepartmentor therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that wouldbenefitpatient care

Rural Healthcare:

• Provide patient care across multiple settings, which may include outpatient, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.

• Deliver high quality care to a diverse patient population with varying needs and conditions.

This is a casual position intended to provide coverage for open shifts due to PTO, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs. Shifts to pick up will generally be daytime hours during the week. Hours will vary based on open shifts.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state where services are performed

• Ada, MN: Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health's insurer.

Organizational Highlights:

• Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care

• An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*

• Reimbursement for licensure expenses*

• A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*

• Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.

• Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF

• *Must meetminimumFTE requirements