What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Pediatrics position at Fairview Health Services?
In collaboration with patients and families, the occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.
- Full benefits such as medical, HSA, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403b, PTO, Shift Differentials, health & wellbeing resources, paid for continuing education credits, and more!
- 0.8 FTE position authorized for 64 hours per pay period
- Pediatric patient population - Outpatient
M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care.. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40 continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.
As a member of the M Health Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
Responsibilities
The occupational therapist partners with the patient and their care providers while performing evaluation/re-evaluation
Gathers 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 successfully with interdisciplinary team for all aspects care & establishes appropriate discharge plan
Partners 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
Professional Expectations
Prioritizes tasks and care for time management and accommodations
Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
Advises team members and/or supervises students as designated
Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical standard processes
Qualifications
Required
- Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota
- Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification
Preferred
Education
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- 1 year(s) of Pediatric 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
