What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Pediatrics position at Fairview Health Services?
We are seeking a dynamic, casual inpatient occupational therapist at M Health Fairview University of MN Masonic Children's Hospital! This position will serve acute pediatric patients of a variety of diagnoses and provide safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.
The University of MN Masonic Children’s Hospital provides an outstanding focus to family-centered care! Staff at the Masonic Hospital are committed to provide families with knowledge and skills to achieve their goals, as well as recognize the importance of families feeling empowered in their care and their expectations at birth.
- FTE: 0.01, Casual
- Schedule: Commitment to work 1 weekend (Saturday/Sunday) per month and a commitment of 3-4 days per week May through July to cover a LOA.
- Ideal candidates would possess desire to pick up additional weekday and/or weekend shifts as available.
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist partners with the patient and their care providers while performing evaluation and re-evaluation. Captures and applies pertinent data, performs examination, and resolves treatment diagnosis
Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination
Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks, settles prognosis for recovery, and establishes individualized goals
Implements and modifies care plan based on reassessment and patient response
Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects care & establishes appropriate discharge plan
Partners with care team to provide skilled intervention
Implements and alters treatment to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
Documentation/Billing
Uses acceptable medical terminology and follows professional practice standards.
Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
Stays in sync with department billing standards
Professional Expectations
Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management.
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Advises team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues professional development to support clinical standard processes
Quality Improvement
Crafting and implementing improvements, and participates in and supports entity/system initiatives
Qualifications
Required
Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license
Active Basic Life Support Certification
Preferred
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
1 year(s) of OT experience post graduation
Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
