Occupational Therapist- Acute/Behavioral Health (Full Time) - Duluth

Essentia Health•Duluth, MN

2d•$72,717 - $109,075•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves providing therapy evaluation, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing evidence-based interventions, providing patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload. The position also requires managing all ancillary/administrative requirements, including documentation, billing, and scheduling. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team and referring physicians is essential to ensure cohesive patient care and optimal clinical and financial outcomes. The therapist must comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct, and may be required to work where patient need is highest, including flexing to other departments when home department schedule allows. Opportunities may exist to serve as a clinical instructor, participate in committees, and complete credentialing/certification that benefits patient care. Specific responsibilities in Inpatient Acute Care include coordinating and delivering durable medical equipment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for smooth transitions of care. Ideal candidates will demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. For Lymphedema specialization, completion of a 135-hour lymphedema course or planned completion (pre-approved by Essentia leadership prior to employment) is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
Current occupational therapy license in the state performing services
Completion of 135-hour lymphedema course or planned completion of course (pre-approved by Essentia leadership prior to employment) - for Lymphedema specialization

Nice To Haves

Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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.
Demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers).
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct.
Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice.
Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows.
May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care.
Coordinate and deliver durable medical equipment to patients (Inpatient Acute Care).
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support smooth transitions of care (Inpatient Acute Care).