Occupational Therapist - Acute/Outpatient General (Casual) - Brainerd

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
• Treat patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Work with patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neuro rehab to ortho rehab, and perform wheelchair assessments and cognition evaluations
• Work closely with a team of OTs and PTs in the inpatient setting and OTs in the outpatient setting
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies
• Complies with organization code of conduct an meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
• Weekday and weekend coverage needed

This role includes a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) rotation approximately once every 6-8 weeks at the hospital. Shifts may range from a half day to a full day, depending on census. This is a casual position intended to provide coverage for open shifts due to PTO, leaves of absence, and other staffing needs.

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist

Organizational Highlights:

• Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
• An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills
• Reimbursement for licensure expenses
• A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists
• Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
• Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education's website for the most current information regarding PSLF
• Must meet minimum FTE requirements