Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (Full time) - Detroit Lakes
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 focuses on outpatient hand therapy, including fabrication of custom static and dynamic splints and management of post-surgical and post-injury wounds. The therapist will provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team and referring physicians is essential to ensure cohesive patient care and optimal clinical and financial outcomes. The position may also involve serving as a clinical instructor, participating in committees, and completing beneficial credentials.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
- Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist
- Must meet minimum FTE requirements
Nice To Haves
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred, but not required for application
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.
- Fabrication of custom static and dynamic splints.
- Management of post‑surgical and post‑injury wounds.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- supplemental options
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- flexible scheduling
- generous time off
- wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses
- An annual continuing education budget is provided
- 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
