Occupational Therapist

Allina Health • Sedro-Woolley, WA

55d • $36 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health/Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, the Occupational Therapist provides appropriate, efficient, and effective occupational therapy care to meet customer requirements. The role is based in inpatient acute rehabilitation and offers the opportunity to help individuals regain independence as part of a supportive team.

The position is 1.0 FTE, 80 hours per two-week pay period, on an 8-hour day shift, with an every-fourth-weekend rotation. The stated pay range is $35.61 to $48.81 per hour. Starting pay may depend on experience, education, and applicable union agreements; shift, weekend, or other differentials may also apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• 0 to 2 years of occupational therapist experience.
• Minnesota Department of Health Occupational Therapist license required upon hire if the service area is in Minnesota.
• Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services Occupational Therapist license required upon hire if the service area is in Wisconsin.
• Must have current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or complete Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• A valid driver's license is required upon hire. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents providing Home Care and Hospice services must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to patients.
• Generate a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient.
• Design, implement, and modify therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patients and families in establishing treatment goals.
• Set improvement levels and determine the time needed to reach them.
• Use re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable and modify the plan as necessary.
• Adapt the selection of tests, measures, and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient or client.
• Report and record service charges.
• Provide safe patient equipment and ensure personal safety and a safe work environment.
• Select and delegate appropriate tasks within the plan of care.
• Supervise therapeutic programs and activities carried out by aides.
• Coordinate care through interdisciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners.
• Participate in departmental performance-improvement and process-improvement activities.
• Support and promote new services as requested.
• Provide ongoing input to enhance departmental services.
• Develop and promote new and current programs as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• PTO and time away.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
• Student loan support benefits to help navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level