Occupational Therapist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Documents all skilled and medically necessary care thoroughly, timely, and accurately per departmental policy.
• Performs direct patient care and evidence-based practice in a safe, ethical, and legal manner.
• Develops and revises a plan of care based on the initial assessment, continual reassessment of patient/caregiver needs, patient history, diagnosis, physician orders, protocol, COTA feedback, expected outcomes, and the patient's needs and goals to include discharge plans as appropriate.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment, measures change and development, shares findings, and makes appropriate recommendations and referrals.
• Directs patient participation, progression, and discharge following clinical best practice guidelines to restore, reinforce, and enhance patient performance.
• Maintains patient and organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Performs duties following departmental productivity standards.
• Independent in using time wisely.
• Responds positively to changes in the schedule and site of occupational therapy services.
• Uses unscheduled time to develop programs, complete projects, or assist the department as needed.
• Promotes the appropriate utilization of resources.
• Collaborates and consults with other health care professionals and shares gained knowledge.
• Delegates appropriately to COTAs and rehabilitation aides.
• Serves in a mentorship capacity to students.
• Provides consultation to individuals, businesses, schools, government agencies, or other organizations by providing professional advice or opinion, recommending solutions, or producing a specific outcome.
• Serves on departmental or organizational committees as appropriate.
• Delivers a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Provides education and communicates treatment goals and methods to caregivers.
• Fosters and promotes the occupational therapy profession; attends professional continuing education courses and hospital in-services.
• Strives to master the skills necessary to exceed the expectations of the people we serve.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
• Certification with NBCOT and licensed or pending licensure with the State of Minnesota.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical skills and abilities.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license.