Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Acute Care, Flexible Workforce

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking an inpatient occupational therapist for its flexible workforce team. The role provides care to adult acute-care patients at Fairview Riverside University Hospital and Fairview East Bank University Hospital, as well as post-acute patients at Acute Rehab and TCU. In collaboration with patients and families, the occupational therapist delivers safe, effective care within the scope of practice, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and establishing outcomes. The therapist works with a multidisciplinary team of therapists, nurses, physicians, and care coordinators. The position is 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), scheduled four days per week and one full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) per month. Fairview Rehabilitation serves patients across acute-care hospitals, post-acute settings, and outpatient therapy clinics. Its academic, collaborative culture emphasizes learning, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. Employees have access to mentorship, clinical specialization, a clinical specialist program, and continuing education opportunities.

Requirements

Occupational Therapy license in Minnesota or a temporary Minnesota license.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Master of Arts or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
At least one year of occupational therapy experience.
At least one year of acute-care experience.
Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

Partner with patients and families during evaluations and re-evaluations.
Gather pertinent data and perform examinations.
Determine treatment diagnoses and prognoses for recovery.
Analyze data to identify patient needs and potential risks.
Develop individualized plans of care in coordination with patients and families, considering developmental level and cultural differences.
Establish individualized goals with patients and/or caregivers.
Implement and modify plans of care based on reassessment, changes in patient status, and responses to treatment.
Coordinate care and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
Establish appropriate discharge plans.
Provide skilled interventions and educate patients and caregivers based on assessed learning needs.
Complete timely documentation using acceptable medical terminology and comply with professional practice, department documentation, and billing standards.
Prioritize tasks and patient care to manage time effectively.
Follow professional licensure and certification requirements.
Direct team members and/or supervise students as designated.
Pursue personal and professional development to support clinical best practice.
Meet or exceed departmental productivity standards.
Identify process and quality-improvement opportunities and participate in entity and system initiatives.