Occupational Therapist MFR (Full Time) Detroit Lakes, MN
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Job Location:
Detroit Lakes, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Evaluates plans treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association using Clinical Practice Guidelines and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.
- Bachelors DegreeMasters 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 patient caseload
- Delivers myofascial release techniques and interventions as part of the myofascial release program within the Detroit Lakes therapy team.
- 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)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Complies with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
- 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
- May serve as a clinical instructor participate in department or therapy discipline committees and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
- Weekend hospital rotation participation is required for this position
Full-time position weekday schedule. Weekend requirement of 6-8 weekends per year.
- Current occupational therapy license in the state performing services
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 Educations website for the most current information regarding PSLF
- *Must meet minimum FTE requirements
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Essentia Health is a health care system called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. We serve communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
