Occupational Therapist

Number of Job Openings Available:1Date Posted:November 21, 2024Department:31002031 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Inpatient Acute Rehab Abbott NorthwesternShift:Day (United States of America)Shift Length:10 hour shiftHours Per Week:20Union Contract:SEIU-Interim-Abbott Northwestern TherapistsWeekend Rotation: Alternative Weekend PlanJob Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Key Position Details:Weekend only position - will include Saturday and Sunday every week.5 FTE (40 hours every two weeks)10-hour, day shiftsSEIU represented positionJob Description:Provides care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective in meeting the customer's requirements for occupational therapy in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, skilled nursing facility or community based settings.Principle ResponsibilitiesProvides therapy to patients.Generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient.Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.Educates patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.Sets improvement levels and determines the amount of time needed to reach that level.Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient/client.Reports and records service charges.Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment.Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care.Supervises therapeutic programs and activities carried out by aides.Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners.Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.Supports and promotes new services as requested.Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.Provides services across work areas as directed and as needed per patient volume.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program0 to 2 years occupational therapist experienceLicenses/CertificationsLicensed Occupational Therapist - MN Department of Health required if service area is in Minnesota upon hireLicensed Occupational Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if service area is in Wisconsin upon hireBLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 DaysValid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and HospicePhysical DemandsMedium Work*:Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently