Occupational Therapist - Temporary

Fairview Health Services•Burnsville, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a temporary occupational therapist for the inpatient adult acute care team at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville. The occupational therapist collaborates with patients and families to provide safe and effective care within the scope of practice, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, care planning, intervention, and outcome setting. The role is part of an integrated, multidisciplinary team working to support patient outcomes. The position is a six-month temporary core role at 0.9 FTE, or 72 hours per pay period. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with one weekend per month. Fairview Rehabilitation serves patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, three post-acute settings, and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Its services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, audiology, and cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Fairview describes its culture as collaborative and learning-centered, with an emphasis on evidence-based, patient-centered care. Employees have access to continuing education, mentorship, clinical specialization, and a clinical specialist program.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

M.A. or M.S. 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, perform examinations, determine treatment diagnoses, and analyze needs and potential risks.
Develop individualized plans of care in coordination with patients and families, considering developmental level and cultural differences.
Determine prognosis for recovery and 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.
Assess patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provide appropriate education.
Complete timely documentation using acceptable medical terminology and comply with professional practice and department billing standards.
Prioritize tasks and patient care for effective time management.
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 opportunities for process and quality improvement and participate in and support entity/system initiatives.