Occupational Therapist- Weekends

Purpose of Job This casual position is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, documentation and education of Occupational Therapy clients accessing the Rehab Specialties department in the acute care setting at both our Waconia and Arlington locations. This position is a weekend and casual position including participation in weekend and holiday rotation helping support our Arlington acute care and Swingbed on the weekends; opportunity exists for weekday need as well in both locations. Job Functions Performs evaluations, documents care, and discharges client cases according to RMC and professional standards. Provides current and quality treatment, utilizing Ridgeview and professional resources to promote continued quality care. Communicates with the patient, health care providers, insurer and others to ensure that patient needs are addressed. Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operation, customer base, department operations, visit procedures (i.e. Home Care), and chart audit procedures. Understands and uses reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for care and environment. Provides effective supervision of aides, students and volunteers when occupational therapy is provided. Assists in keeping treatment environment, tools and equipment organized, clean, and safe to maximize treatment effectiveness. Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education/Work Experience See License/Certification Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to work independently and organize tasks Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior Ability to promote Rehab Specialties services Ability to change work locations with or without prior notification in order to meet customer needs Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations Ability to work autonomously and as a team Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above License/Certifications Licensed Occupational Therapist, valid in Minnesota CPR Certification Cognitive and Mental Demands Time Awareness - Continuous Writing - Continuous Initiation of Work - Continuous Memory - Continuous Receptiveness to Change - Frequent Reasoning - Continuous Required Sequences in Work - Continuous Problem Solving - Continuous Attentiveness Duration - Continuous Social Interactions - Continuous Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent Conflict Management - Continuous Reading - Continuous Detail Oriented - Continuous Link to Employee Health Physical Demands #LI-RR1 Ridgeview Medical Center will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or any other category that may be protected by law.