Outpatient Neuro Occupational Therapist

Carle Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and role model for professional services. The role focuses on creating comprehensive care plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, an active OT license, and BLS certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree: Occupational Therapy (Required)
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
• Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.
• Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients‘ response to treatments.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Occupational Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource and role model for professional services. The role focuses on creating comprehensive care plans, monitoring progress, and collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy, an active OT license, and BLS certification within 30 days.