Occupational Therapist | Clara's House

CentraCare • Saint Cloud, MN

11d • $73,112 - $109,699 • Onsite

About The Position

At Clara’s House, the Occupational Therapist provides services to preschool-aged children through adolescents receiving outpatient services within the Partial Hospitalization Program through St. Cloud Hospital. Patients may have physical, medical, and/or psychological needs that affect functioning and participation in daily activities. The therapist facilitates generalized occupational therapy groups for a range of ages and developmental levels and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to recommend appropriate interventions. The role includes evaluating patient needs, establishing treatment goals as appropriate, and providing individualized and group-based interventions to support functioning and therapeutic progress. The therapist also develops and facilitates specialized treatment programs based on patient needs and uses current technology, evidence-informed techniques, and appropriate modalities in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy and successful completion of clinical training.
• Prior experience must provide clear evidence of clinical skills beyond basic entry level for the position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Occupational Therapist certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Current Minnesota licensure as a Licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider card, as required by established policy.
• Staff who supervise residents at Clara’s House must be at least 21 years old due to licensure requirements for children’s residential facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to preschool-aged children through adolescents in the Partial Hospitalization Program.
• Facilitate generalized occupational therapy groups tailored to a range of ages and developmental levels.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to recommend appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Evaluate patient needs and establish treatment goals as appropriate.
• Provide individualized and group-based interventions to support patient functioning and therapeutic progress.
• Develop and facilitate specialized treatment programs based on patient needs.
• Use current technology, evidence-informed treatment techniques, and appropriate modalities in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Full-time benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, employee discounts, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement and college grant programs.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as an employee of a qualifying nonprofit organization.
• $5,000 hiring bonus for eligible candidates.
• $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

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