Casual Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics

Fairview Health Services • Maplewood, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center in Maplewood is seeking a casual pediatric occupational therapist for its outpatient team. The therapist serves pediatric patients as part of a collaborative, compassionate team, working independently and collaborating with physical and speech therapists. In partnership with patients and families, the occupational therapist provides safe and effective care within their scope of practice, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and establishing outcomes.

Fairview Rehabilitation provides services across acute-care hospitals, post-acute settings, and outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Its therapists collaborate across medical settings and offer specialty programs. The academic health system emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care and provides opportunities for mentorship, clinical specialization, continuing education, and recognition through its clinical specialist program.

This is a 0.01 FTE casual position, scheduled one day per week Monday through Friday, with daytime hours based on need.

Requirements

• Occupational therapy licensure in Minnesota or a temporary license in Minnesota.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• At least one year of outpatient pediatric experience.
• Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with patients and families during evaluation and re-evaluation.
• Gather pertinent data and perform examinations.
• Determine treatment diagnoses and prognoses for recovery.
• Develop individualized plans of care in coordination with patients and families, considering developmental level and cultural differences.
• Analyze data to identify patient needs and potential risks.
• Establish individualized goals with patients and/or caregivers.
• Implement and modify plans of care based on reassessment, changes in patient status, and response 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.
• Document care in a timely manner using acceptable medical terminology and comply with professional practice and department 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 opportunities for process and quality improvement and participate in and support entity/system initiatives.

Benefits

• Option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan.
• Sick and Safe Time.
• Early access to earned wages.
• Rehab continuing education program offering more than 40 courses per year at no cost to employees, and support for external continuing education courses.
• Opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization, and recognition and compensation through the clinical specialist program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed