Casual Hand Therapist - Outpatient

Job Overview

We are seeking a CHT (Certified Hand Therapist) credentialed casual occupational therapist to provide hand therapy services with our Rehab Flexible Workforce team!

The Hand Therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care including Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Planning, Intervention and Establishing Outcomes.

Casual position; authorized to work up to 40 hours per week.
Position may provide coverage for various locations across the Twin Cities metro area; including, Blaine, Burnsville, Edina, Eagan, Elk River, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Princeton, Woodbury, and Wyoming.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and reassesses patient condition.
• Gathers pertinent data.
• Performs appropriate examination.
• Determines occupational therapy diagnosis.
• Determines plan of care.
• Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks.
• Determines prognosis for recovery.
• Establishes goals with patient or caregiver.
• Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes.
• Establishes appropriate discharge plan.
• Provides appropriate and effective interventions.
• Educates patient and family on appropriate care.
• Complies with standards of productivity and time management.
• Provides proper documentation of interventions provided and patient response.
• Supervises and directs appropriate members of rehab team.
• Delegates tasks appropriately to assistants/clerks/aides/transporters/extenders.
• Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position.
• Mentors Fairview Hand Therapists.
• Provides periodic continuing education sessions to staff.
• Periodically supervises Level II Fieldwork students.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota.
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Credential from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission.
• MN License including certification to practice of physical modalities.
• NBCOT Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross).

Benefits

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

Compensation

Compensation Disclaimer: An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.