Casual Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Adult, Flexible Workforce

Fairview Health Services•Maple Grove, MN

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a casual occupational therapist to join our rehab flexible workforce team! As a member of the flexible workforce team, the OT will support our outpatient rehab clinics throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Occupational therapists are part of an integrated team, and work with a wide range of diagnoses and conditions. We also have lymphedema opportunities for those interested! The preferred candidate will be trained and experienced in lymphedema, but where lymphedema experience is limited, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth. In collaboration with patients and families, the OT is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. We are an outstanding multi-disciplinary team of therapists, nurses, physicians, care coordinators working together for patient outcomes. This is a casual position, authorized to work up to 80 hours per pay period, pending interest and availability. Fairview Rehabilitation offers a range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs. As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year. As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a meaningful role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Requirements

Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota
Basic Life Support Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
1+ years of occupational therapy experience
1+ years lymphedema experience
Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

The occupational therapist 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
Documentation/Billing
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