Building Location:
EH St. Marys Therapy Center - Detroit Lakes
Department:
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - DL CLIN
Job Description:
This position provides therapy services to patients of all ages including evaluation and assessment treatment education and consultation to improve patients abilities to their highest possible level. This position provides services as part of a care team assembled to assure optimal clinical and financial outcomes under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician.
Education Qualifications:
The therapist is responsible for delivering comprehensive therapy services to patients ages 12 and older focusing on evaluation assessment treatment education and consultation to enhance patients functional abilities to their maximum potential. This role operates as part of a collaborative care team ensuring optimal clinical and financial outcomes under the guidance of Essentia Health management and the referring physician. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient-centered care and a collaborative approach to achieving the best outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide outpatient myofascial release (MFR) therapy dedicating approximately 70% of the role to this specialized care. While MFR experience is preferred it is not a requirement for application. We offer mentorship and training opportunities to help candidates develop the necessary skills to provide care confidently.
- Deliver home health services to patients in their home accounting for the remaining 30% of the position.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Health management and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Complete all ancillary and administrative tasks for a full caseload of patients including documentation billing scheduling management and other related duties.
- Maintain professional communication and supervision of support staff including licensed assistants aides and volunteers while adhering to all organizational policies.
- Comply with the organizations code of conduct and uphold professional values ethics and scope of practice.
- Participation in weekend hospital rotations is a requirement.
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
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists.
- Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Educations website for the most current information regarding PSLF
Licensure/CertificationQualifications:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist
Homecare Departments:
- Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Healths insurer
- BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
For More Information contact:
Delaney Kennedy Recruiter
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Phone:
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
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Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$71926.40 - $107889.60
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:
At Essentia Health were committed to supporting your well-being growth and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical dental vision life and disability insurance along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future and we invest in your professional development through training tuition reimbursement and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home we provide flexible scheduling generous time off and wellness resources focused on your physical mental and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at .