Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist l On-Call/Casual

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for facilitating development and rehabilitation of patients with mental emotional and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.

About Us:

Join Ecumen a leading nonprofit senior living provider committed to advocating for older adults through exceptional housing compassionate healthcare and innovative services. With over 160 years of experience we proudly rank as Minnesotas 8th largest senior living organization. Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact supporting our mission to serve older adults while fostering inclusivity and belonging in everything we do.

The targeted pay range for this job is $38 - $42 per hour.

Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience qualifications and when applicable certifications licenses and education.

Ecumen offers a benefits package based on the number of hours you are regularly scheduled to work including paid time off for Sick & Safe time an Employee Assistance Program other well-being resources. Learn more at Job Responsibilities:

1. Meets the patients goals and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results. Determines occupational therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians or by prescription.
2. Helps patient develop/regain physical functioning or adjust to disabilities by implementing programs involving manual arts and crafts practice in functional prevocational vocational and homemaking skills activities of daily living and sensorimotor educational recreational and social activities.
3. Promotes maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individuals physical capacity intelligence level and interest.
4. Evaluates results of occupational therapy by observing documenting and evaluating patients progress and recommends and implements adjustments and modifications.
5. Completes discharge planning by consulting with physicians nurses social workers and other health care workers. Contributes to patient care conferences.
6. Ensures continuation of therapeutic plan by designing and instructing patients families and caregivers in home exercise programs and recommends and/or provides assistive equipment.
7. Documents patient care services by charting in patient record. Provides accurate and detailed record of services rendered for billing purposes.
8. Supervises and develops the occupational therapy staff to maintains professional and technical knowledge.
9. Follows guidelines/requirements set by CMS federal and state regulations and meeting requirements set by other payors (insurance companies).
10. Manages and maintains individual license/certification renewals and when applicable other professional certifications.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy or related field
• Previous experience in the rehabilitation/therapy field
• Current license state certification or registered as an Occupational Therapist in good standing
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability to follow all safety rules regulations policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy HIPAA Residents Bill of Rights Universal Precaution AWAIR OSHA Right to know SDS ADA HUD Policy and Procedures Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree
• 2 years previous experience in home health hospice or senior care
• Previous supervisory experience

Required Experience:

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