Occupational Therapist Inpatient (Casual) Detroit Lakes
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Job Location:
Detroit Lakes, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 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 apatientcaseload
- Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients including documentation billing scheduling management and other administrative duties
- Demonstratesappropriate communicationprofessionalismand supervision of support staff (licensed assistantsaides volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensureoptimalclinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Healthleadershipand coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Complieswithorganizational policies and procedures andthecode of conduct
- Meets professional organization core values code of ethics &/or scope of practice
- Work where the patientneedis highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
- May serve as a clinical instructorparticipateindepartmentor therapy discipline committees and complete credential/certification that wouldbenefitpatient care
Inpatient Rehab:
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide at least three hours of intensive therapy aimed at supporting successful community discharge.
- Participate in physician led multidisciplinary meetings to coordinate and align the plan of care.
- Complete Medicareoutcome assessments accurately and on time.
This is a casual position to assist in filling open shifts due to PTO leaves etc. Weekend (Saturday) requirement - minimum 4x/year.
- 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 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.
