Occupational Therapist - Full-Time

Ecumen•North Branch, MN

20d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist facilitates the development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. The position is based at Ecumen North Branch, which includes assisted living rental apartments, nursing home beds, memory care residences, and transitional care services. The schedule is full-time, 80 hours every two weeks, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The targeted pay range is $40.00–$50.00 per hour, depending on experience and other relevant factors. Ecumen is a nonprofit senior living provider focused on advocating for older adults through housing, healthcare, and services. The Occupational Therapist assesses patients, develops and implements treatment plans, evaluates progress, coordinates discharge planning, supports patients and caregivers with ongoing therapeutic plans, and documents services. The role also includes supervising and developing occupational therapy staff and maintaining professional credentials and compliance with applicable regulations and payer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field.
Previous experience in the rehabilitation or therapy field.
Current license, state certification, or registration as an Occupational Therapist in good standing.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including requirements relating to vulnerable adult and abuse policies, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD policies and procedures, and fair housing laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree.
Two or more years of previous experience in home health, hospice, or senior care.
Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Assess and interpret evaluations and test results to meet patients’ goals and provide quality care.
Determine occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
Implement programs to help patients develop or regain physical functioning or adjust to disabilities, including functional, vocational, homemaking, daily living, sensorimotor, educational, recreational, and social activities.
Select and construct therapies based on each individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interests to promote maximum independence.
Observe, document, and evaluate patient progress; recommend and implement treatment adjustments and modifications.
Complete discharge planning in consultation with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare workers.
Contribute to patient care conferences.
Design and instruct patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs, and recommend or provide assistive equipment.
Document patient care services in patient records and provide accurate, detailed records of services for billing.
Supervise and develop occupational therapy staff and maintain professional and technical knowledge.
Follow CMS, federal and state regulations, and requirements set by other payors, including insurance companies.
Manage and maintain individual license or certification renewals and other applicable professional certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.