Casual Occupational Therapist - Inpatient NICU

Fairview Health Services • Minneapolis, MN

130d • $38 - $56

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity for a casual occupational therapist to join our system NICU team! This therapist will have the opportunity to float to the following locations: M Health Fairview University of MN Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, and M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. Fairview Occupational Therapists are an integrated team member in all our NICU's, and work with a range of diagnosis and conditions. In collaboration with patients and families, the occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. FTE: 0.01, casual position. Schedule: Commitment of 1-2 weekends per month (candidate preference). Opportunity to pick up additional shifts as needed!

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy License in the State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• 1+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy
• 1+ years of experience in a NICU
• Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

• Partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
• Gathers pertinent data
• Performs examination
• Determines treatment diagnosis
• Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family
• Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
• Determines prognosis for recovery
• Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
• Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
• Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
• Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
• Establishes appropriate discharge plan
• Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
• Implements plan of care
• Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
• Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
• Uses acceptable medical terminology
• Follows professional practice standards
• Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
• Complies with department billing standards
• Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
• Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
• Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
• Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
• Identifies opportunities for process/quality improvement
• Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Benefits

• Option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan
• Earn Sick and Safe Time
• Early access to earned wages

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree