Occupational Therapist

Job Description

An Occupational Therapist is needed for an engaging role that involves evaluating and treating a variety of adult patient diagnoses in an acute care hospital setting. Responsibilities include addressing general deconditioning, post-operative orthopedic cases, and various neurological diagnoses, as well as providing support for skilled therapy services in long-term care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with various adult diagnoses.
• Provide support for inpatient therapy needs and long-term care facility residents requiring skilled services.
• Utilize electronic medical record systems for accurate documentation of patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Regularly float to different units as required to meet departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient care and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) is essential.
• Minnesota State Occupational Therapy license or willingness to obtain.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience in the acute care setting preferred; at least one year of experience in the past three years is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical record system is highly preferred.

Work Environment

The role requires a commitment to working Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with no weekends or on-call shifts. There may be occasions where the Occupational Therapist will be the only therapist on-site at long-term care locations, though phone support will be readily available.

Additional Information

• Clinicians must badge in and out at the facility.
• Uniforms: Scrub colors include Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, or Chocolate Brown polo shirts or business casual attire.