Occupational Therapist | Clara's House
About The Position
At Clara’s House, the Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to preschool-aged children through adolescents receiving outpatient services within the Partial Hospitalization Program through the 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 tailored to different 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 treatment 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 that provides clear evidence of clinical skills beyond basic entry level for the position.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Occupational Therapist certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Licensed Occupational Therapist registered through the State of Minnesota.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) 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 pertaining to children’s residential facilities.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient needs and establish treatment goals as appropriate.
- Provide individualized and group-based occupational therapy interventions to support patient functioning and therapeutic progress.
- 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.
- 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
- $5,000 hiring bonus for eligible candidates.
- $5,000 relocation bonus for eligible candidates.
- Medical benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Retirement benefits.
- Employee discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- College grant programs.
- Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as CentraCare is a qualifying nonprofit employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
