Therapist, Hand Development

HealthPartners•Saint Louis Park, MN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency monitoring, compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies; and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction. The Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapist will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics. Therapists in the development track will partner with their leader(s) to discuss ways in which the therapist can improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives. The therapist will be given protected time to execute these activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy
Three years’ experience as an occupational therapist.
Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health.
Emphasis in a specific area of clinical expertise.
Exhibit leadership qualities and serves as a professional role model within the clinic as documented in the most recent performance appraisal or resume/interview.
Proficient with communication and data processing equipment.
Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise.
Proficient in organization electronic medical record software.

Nice To Haves

Membership in related professional organization such as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA), or the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT).

Responsibilities

Assure that the PNHS values are achieved through daily departmental operations.
Provide direct patient care.
Engage in professional growth and development.
Perform outcome/competency monitoring.
Ensure compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies.
Participate in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction.
Communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers.
Demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement.
Practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.
Partner with leader(s) to discuss ways to improve departmental performance through activities involving community events, presentations, and program/department improvement initiatives.
Participate in basic department development expectations for three professional pursuits, which must be some combination of the following: community event related Park Nicollet, TRIA or clinical profession, a presentation and/or program, project, or committee participation.