About the position
The staff Occupational Therapist functions under the general supervision of the Manager of Rehab Services. They assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients while providing occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. The staff Occupational Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Occupational Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. The Occupational Therapist accurately assesses patient's needs, identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions, provides patient and family teaching, and works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. These functions are carried out according to hospital policy in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital and consistent with the philosophy of the department. The Occupational Therapist participates in performance improvement and program development activities. Responsibilities include providing input into the budgetary planning process, contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department, communicating the employee's observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement, and maintaining positive relations with all customers.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care services to patients of all ages from neonate to geriatric including performing patient assessment.
- Establishes plan of care.
- Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
- Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care.
- Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
- Plans for discharge.
- Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care.
- Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions.
- Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
- Utilizes appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing and educating coworkers and staff.
- Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students and volunteers.
- Participates in and contributes to the quality improvement process for the department and the institution.
- Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the department.
Requirements
- Has current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Minnesota.
- Has BLS certification or ability to attain within six (6) months, and must maintain certification.
- At least one year of experience in the care of patients in varied settings is desired.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions/physical requirements of the job.
- Demonstrates participation in and upholds Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values.
- Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities
- Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
- Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
- STDB (short term disability bank)
- 401K with employer contributions
- Employee Referral Program
