Occupational Therapist - Adult Acute Care

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking an inpatient occupational therapist to join the adult acute care team at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. The occupational therapist works with a wide range of diagnoses and conditions as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team. In collaboration with patients and families, the therapist provides safe and effective patient care within the scope of practice, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and establishing outcomes. This is a 1.0 FTE position (80 hours per pay period) with a Baylor schedule: Monday, Thursday, and Friday in 9-hour shifts, plus two weekends (Saturday and Sunday) per month and one holiday per year. Fairview Rehabilitation serves patients across acute-care hospitals, post-acute settings, and outpatient therapy clinics. Its therapists collaborate across medical settings and offer specialty programs. The organization emphasizes collaborative learning, evidence-based and patient-centered care, continuing education, mentorship, clinical specialization, and opportunities for recognition and compensation through its clinical specialist program.

Requirements

Occupational Therapy license in the State of Minnesota or a temporary license in the State of Minnesota.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
At least 1 year of experience in Occupational Therapy.
At least 1 year of experience in acute care.
Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

Partner with patients and families during evaluations and re-evaluations.
Gather pertinent data and perform examinations.
Determine treatment diagnoses and prognoses for recovery.
Develop individualized plans of care in coordination with patients and families, accounting for developmental level and cultural differences.
Analyze data to identify patient needs and potential risks.
Establish individualized goals with patients and/or caregivers.
Implement and modify plans of care based on reassessment and patient response.
Coordinate care and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
Establish appropriate discharge plans.
Provide skilled interventions and adapt treatment to changes in patient status and response.
Assess patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provide appropriate education.
Document care using acceptable medical terminology, following professional practice standards and departmental timeliness standards.
Comply with department billing standards.
Prioritize tasks and patient care to manage time effectively.
Follow professional licensure and certification requirements.
Direct team members and/or supervise students as designated.
Pursue personal and professional development to support clinical best practice.
Meet or exceed departmental productivity standards.
Identify opportunities for process and quality improvement.
Participate in and support entity and system initiatives.