Occupational Therapist

HealthPartners•Saint Paul, MN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This OT position will work in a variety of areas of Regions Hospital acute care units, based on volume and/or area of highest need. This includes all areas of our Level 1 Trauma hospital (ED/boarding, observation units, medical and neuro ICUs, med surg, neuro and trauma units as well as inpatient rehab). Preferred candidates would have a minimum of 1 year experience in relevant setting, with evaluation and treatment knowledge in the areas of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and complex medical/trauma. We work collaboratively as a treatment team so strong problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast pace/complex setting, and strong verbal and written communication skills are needed. Annual education money is provided to all FTE staff along with a Medbridge subscription to support creation of home education programs for patients and to provide a portal for high-quality continuing education topics. We also intermittently offer department or org-level educational offerings to help foster continuous learning and care improvement. We offer two weeks of onboarding into the role with additional specialty training (e.g., ICU) based on experience/need. We have a collaborative OT team that offers ongoing informal mentoring and support. We have approximately 17 OTs working each day at Regions (M-F). Rehab OTs work 7:00am-3:30pm Acute OTs work 7:30-4:00pm This position may have a mix of these start/end times Work Schedule: FTE: .8 (32 hrs. weekly), Day Shift M/T/W, M/T as a job share in acute rehab. Every 4th weekend rotation. Holiday rotation. Additional weekday shifts available, based on volume/need.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensed in MN as an Occupational Therapist
Registration with the Minnesota State Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist
Current certification with the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy within 6 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year experience in relevant setting
Evaluation and treatment knowledge in the areas of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and complex medical/trauma
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast pace/complex setting
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in similar settings/diagnosis
Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position

Responsibilities

Work in a variety of areas of Regions Hospital acute care units, based on volume and/or area of highest need.
Evaluate and treat patients in areas including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and complex medical/trauma.
Collaborate with the treatment team.
Create home education programs for patients.
Participate in ongoing informal mentoring and support.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401K with match
Disability insurance
Fertility coverage
Tuition reimbursement
On-site employee fitness center
On-site employee clinic
Center for Employee Resilience (support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency)
Qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company