Casual Occupational Therapist - NICU Acute Care

We are seeking a casual occupational therapist to join our system NICU OT team. This role offers the opportunity to work with teams at Fairview Masonic Children's University Hospital in Minneapolis and four community hospitals: Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, and Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood.

Fairview Rehabilitation provides a broad range of services across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings, and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Our therapists collaborate across medical settings and specialize in Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy, as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab. As part of an academic health system, we emphasize evidence-based, patient-centered care, offering 40+ continuing education courses annually at no cost to employees. Opportunities for mentorship, clinical specialization, and career advancement are available through our clinical specialist program.

About the role

In collaboration with patients and families, the occupational therapist provides safe and effective care, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and outcome establishment. This is a casual position with an FTE of 0.01.

Schedule

One weekend per month with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts as available.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the patient and family during evaluation and re-evaluation:
  • Gather pertinent data and perform examinations
  • Determine treatment diagnosis and develop an individualized plan of care in coordination with the patient and family
  • Analyze data to identify needs and potential risks
  • Determine prognosis for recovery and establish individualized goals with the patient and/or caregiver
  • Individualize the plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
• Implement and modify the plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
• Establish an appropriate discharge plan
• Provide skilled intervention and assess patient and/or caregiver learning needs, offering appropriate education
• Documentation and Billing:
  • Use acceptable medical terminology and follow professional practice standards
  • Complete documentation in a timely manner per department standards
  • Comply with department billing standards
• Professional Expectations:
  • Prioritize tasks and patient care for effective time management
  • Understand and follow professional licensure/certification requirements
  • Direct team members and/or supervise students as designated
  • Pursue personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
• Meet or exceed departmental standards for productivity
• Identify opportunities for process and quality improvement
• Participate in and support entity/system initiatives

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy License in the State of Minnesota or a temporary license in the State of Minnesota
• Basic Life Support Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. in Occupational Therapy (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy (preferred)
• 1+ years of experience in pediatrics or NICU (preferred)
• Experience in infant feeding (preferred)
• Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Benefits

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans
• Early access to earned wages

Additional information can be found here.