Casual Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Hand Therapy
About The Position
We are seeking an occupational therapist to serve our outpatient hand therapy patients with the rehab flexible workforce team! The preferred candidate will be a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Where CHT is not completed, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth. The therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care including Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention and Establishing Outcomes. This is a casual, as-needed position authorized to work up to 40 hours per week, with opportunities to pick up shifts as available. The position may provide coverage for various locations across the Twin Cities metro area. Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services across multiple settings and disciplines, with a collaborative culture centered on learning and evidence-based, patient-centered care. We offer a continuing education program and opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization, and further recognition through our clinical specialist program.
Requirements
- Occupational Therapy License in the State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota
- Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
- 1+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy
- CHT (Certified Hand Therapist)
- 1+ years hand therapy
- Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Responsibilities
- Partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation
- Gathers pertinent data
- Performs examination
- Determines treatment diagnosis
- Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family
- Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
- Determines prognosis for recovery
- Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
- Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
- Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
- Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
- Establishes appropriate discharge plan
- Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
- Implements plan of care
- Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
- Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
- Uses acceptable medical terminology
- Follows professional practice standards
- Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
- Complies with department billing standards
- Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
- Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
- Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
- Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
- Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
- Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
- Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Benefits
- Option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan
- Earn Sick and Safe Time
- Early access to earned wages
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Career Level
Mid Level
