Occupational Therapist (Part-time Temp Position)

Gillette Children's • Saint Paul, MN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Gillette Children's is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist to work at our St. Paul main hospital campus location. The position is a part-time (16 hours per week) temporary position from June to October 2026. The successful candidate will work primarily in our outpatient setting and secondarily provide inpatient coverage as needed. Join a team of dedicated rehabilitation professionals at a leading pediatric rehabilitation provider.

Purpose of Position:
Provides direct and indirect family centered therapy services for patients to increase functional abilities, independence and community integration. Contributes to department, program and service teams to assure achievement of desired outcomes.

Specific duties are determined by the work setting or patient population served; however, in all positions, serving patients with challenging and complex conditions requires a concentration of specialized staff able to work in highly coordinated teams. We organize care around each patient’s condition which requires staff at multiple levels and across many departments to exhibit exceptional teamwork qualities including communicating efficiently and effectively and adopting the behaviors required for high functioning integrated teams.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy State License
• Current certification in CPR (BLS for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association) or must obtain certification within 90-days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• NBCOT strongly preferred for Occupational Therapists
• Knowledge: transition from pediatric to adult health and rehabilitation care and of rehabilitation practice for adults with Childhood onset disabilities.
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Maple Grove and St. Paul; desirable at Phalen Adult Clinic. Experience working with adults with childhood onset disabilities strongly preferred at Phalen Adult; desirable in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Maple Grove and St. Paul.

Responsibilities

• Completes an evaluation utilizing principles of family-centered care.
• Implements a therapy care plan utilizing principles of family-centered care.
• Completes necessary administrative and procedural tasks in a timely manner.
• Completes training in essential job competencies.
• Effectively engages in competency planning, development and implementation, including maintenance, to ensure clinical excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed