Occupational Therapist II, Casual

3 weeks ago

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Hennepin County Medical Center Full time

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist II to join our acute care pediatric team. This role will work at our hospital. Shifts include casual weekday and weekend rotation 1 in 4. This role will typically treat patients' birth through 12 years of age so experience with infants, and a developmental focus is preferred. Areas of coverage for this role may include NICU, PICU trauma and developmental needs.

Purpose of the position: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.

This position is posted at the senior level and depending on applicant pool, can down fill to a Level 1 Occupational Therapist.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Performs and documents comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations
  • Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety
  • Observes, evaluates and documents patient's progress
  • Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences
  • Educates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
  • Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
  • Functions as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students
  • Directs and supervises activities performed by the OT aides consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties, and departmental maintenance)
  • Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment
  • Develops and conducts occupational therapy in-services for other staff
  • Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
  • Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
  • Participates in program development
  • Represents the occupational therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
  • Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor's absence
  • Provides work direction for clerical staff
  • Assists in monitoring the quality of occupational therapy activities and services
  • Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association
  • Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation in peds acute
  • CPR Certification
  • 2+ year(s) of Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Experience with birth to age 12
  • Developmental and Trauma peds focus areas
  • Craniosacral training or interest in pursuing this area of intervention
  • Committed to helping children improve critical functions of daily living, sensory integration, fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, and feeding
  • Passion for peds and providing excellent care while working with diverse patient population

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; occupational therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping techniques
  • In mental health departments: includes group dynamics, group facilitation, psychopathology, personality development, counseling and educational techniques, communication and social skills, sensory integration, stress management and health maintenance, activity analysis
  • Ability to perform professional occupational therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate occupational therapy equipment
  • Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel
  • Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
  • Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own
  • Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
  • Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)

License/Certifications:

  • Certified or eligible for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination for Occupational Therapist, Registered. As a condition of employment, employees hired on an "or eligible" status must take and pass the first available examination (within three consecutive administrations of the exam) within the 12-month period following his/her date of hire
  • Proof of Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practitioner License or temporary license

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Department: Occupational TherapyPrimary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)Shift Detail: Day, RotatingJob Level: StaffEmployee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: NoUnion/Non Union: Non-Union Job Posting: Jul

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