Occupational Therapist II - Knapp Rehab

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist II to join our team. This full-time role will work days and will include coverage between our Knapp Rehab Unit and Acute Care Hospital. The purpose of this position is to provide therapeutic services, including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, and education, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association
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. As a condition of employment, employees hired on an "or eligible" status must take and pass the first available examination after his/her date of hire
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
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 care givers 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