Occupational Therapist - Acute/Outpatient General (Casual) - Brainerd

Education

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
• Treat patients in both the inpatient and outpatient setting
• Work with patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, from neuro rehab to ortho rehab, and perform wheelchair assessments and cognition evaluations
• Work closely with a team of OTs and PTs in the inpatient setting and OTs in the outpatient setting
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies
• Complies with organization code of conduct an meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
• Weekday and weekend coverage needed

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist

Organizational Highlights

Highlights:

• Patient-centered mission and values emphasizing the delivery of quality care
• An annual continuing education budget to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills
• Reimbursement for licensure expenses
• A rehabilitation career ladder to reward high-performing therapists
• Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship
• Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Benefits

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Supplemental options to fit your needs
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
• Flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health

Job Location

Location:

• St Josephs Medical Center

Shift Rotation

Rotation:

• Day Rotation (United States of America)

Hours Per Pay Period

Hours:

• Varies

Compensation Range

Range:

• $34.96 - $52.44 / hour

FTE

Full-Time Equivalent:

• 0

Weekends

Weekend Coverage:

• Sat & Sun hospital rotation every 6-8 weeks