Occupational Therapist-Ortho Clinic

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center•Crosby, MN

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist in the Ortho Clinic helps patients build or regain skills for daily life, including patients preparing for or recovering from orthopedic hand and wrist surgery. The therapist evaluates patients’ abilities, develops individualized treatment plans, and uses purposeful activities, adaptive techniques, and orthotic devices to support progress. The role combines hands-on care with care coordination and documentation, requiring creativity and sound judgment to adapt treatment to each patient’s needs and challenges. The therapist works with patients, families, physicians, and fellow rehabilitation professionals to set achievable goals and provide practical guidance for continuing recovery at home. The role may also include contributing to department programs, supporting new staff, and helping improve rehabilitation services for the community.

Requirements

Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in accordance with state laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Creative, adaptable problem solver.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach.
Clear communicator and attentive listener.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Collaborative rehabilitation team member.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
Use purposeful activities, adaptive techniques, and orthotic devices to support patient progress.
Help patients prepare for or recover from orthopedic hand and wrist surgery.
Work with patients, families, physicians, and rehabilitation professionals to set achievable goals.
Provide practical guidance to support patients’ recovery at home.
Coordinate care and complete documentation.
Adapt treatment to each patient’s needs and challenges.
Contribute to department programs, support new staff, and help improve rehabilitation services.