Occupational Therapist

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating children and providing occupational therapy services, along with the written documentation and verbal communication needed to administer care, including provider orders. The role provides training to patients, families, caregivers, staff, and students; maintains a safe and clean environment; properly cares for departmental equipment; manages time effectively; and promotes patient/family, provider, and intradepartmental satisfaction. Duties are performed within Children’s Minnesota Standards of Behavior.

The Occupational Therapy department evaluates and treats children with diagnoses including autism/PDD, Down syndrome, and feeding disorders, as well as children experiencing difficulties with daily activities, motor-skill development, and visual and perceptual abilities. The team identifies and trains children and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment to promote independence and collaborates with interdisciplinary clinics to develop specialized treatment plans.

This is an inpatient position based in Minneapolis, with potential coverage in St. Paul or Mercy depending on patient census.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Minnesota state licensure. Temporary Minnesota state licensure is accepted when accompanied by proof of passing the occupational therapy board examination.
• BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate children and provide occupational therapy services.
• Complete the written documentation and verbal communication needed to administer care, including provider orders.
• Train patients, families, caregivers, staff, and students.
• Provide a safe, clean environment.
• Provide proper care for departmental equipment.
• Manage time effectively and promote patient/family, provider, and intradepartmental satisfaction.
• Identify and train children and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment to promote independence.
• Work with interdisciplinary clinics to develop specialized treatment plans.

Benefits

• Medical benefits may be available.
• Dental benefits may be available.
• Vision benefits may be available.
• Retirement benefits may be available.
• Other fringe benefits may be available.
• Shift differentials or premium pay may be available for positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time