Occupational Therapist II - Casual - Day Treatment

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist II Casual to join our Day Treatment team. This casual role will work as needed (days) to help cover staffing needs. The purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, and education in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Graduate from an ACOTE® accredited OT educational program
Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)
Certified or eligible for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination for Occupational Therapist, Registered.
Proof of Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practitioner License or temporary license
Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; occupational therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping techniques
Current knowledge, theory, practice standards, and sound clinical judgment are necessary to support adults with mental health diagnoses
Experience with group facilitation and group dynamics
Experience with motivational interviewing to facilitate patient education, development of communication and social skills, healthy coping skills
Ability to support development of healthy and effective daily routines to promote well-being, health maintenance, stress management, and engagement in functional life activities
Experience with therapeutic use of sensory modulation and sensory strategies
Ability to perform cognitive and performance-based assessments to evaluate patient needs, interpret results, and develop appropriate interventions and recommendations
Provide care that is trauma-informed, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive
Ability to perform professional occupational therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate occupational therapy equipment
Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel
Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress
Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own
Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience
CPR certification

Responsibilities

Performs and documents comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations
Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
Observes, evaluates and documents patient’s progress
Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
Functions as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students
Directs and supervises activities performed by the OT aides consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties, and departmental maintenance)
Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
Develops and conducts occupational therapy in-services for other staff
Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
Participates in program development
Represents the occupational therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor’s absence
Provides work direction for clerical staff
Assists in monitoring the quality of occupational therapy activities and services
Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures