Occupational Therapist - Polinsky Pediatric (Casual)

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

12d • Onsite

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. Outpatient Pediatrics: Provide high quality care to contracted partners, including schools, daycare centers, and residential care facilities. Collaborate with vendors and healthcare providers to complete seating and equipment evaluations. Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient care, including involvement in clinics, co‑treatments, and individual therapy sessions. Provide pediatric feeding interventions For Pediatric Pelvic Floor positions only: Maintain completion of Herman & Wallace Level I certification or an alternative advanced training approved by Essentia Health leadership. This position will provide maternity leave coverage beginning in June. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months, with the potential to extend up to 6 months. Following the leave coverage period, the individual will remain on the team in a casual capacity. The weekday schedule is 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
• Current occupational therapy license in the state performing services

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy evaluation
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement evidence-based interventions
• Provide patient/caregiver education
• 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
• Provide high quality care to contracted partners, including schools, daycare centers, and residential care facilities.
• Collaborate with vendors and healthcare providers to complete seating and equipment evaluations.
• Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient care, including involvement in clinics, co‑treatments, and individual therapy sessions.
• Provide pediatric feeding interventions
• Maintain completion of Herman & Wallace Level I certification or an alternative advanced training approved by Essentia Health leadership.

Benefits

• Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
• An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills
• Reimbursement for licensure expenses
• 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). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF
• At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time