What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - Rehabilitation Services - Duluth, MN position at 2020 St Marys Medical Center?
This position provides therapy services to patients of all ages, including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education, and consultation to improve patients’ abilities to their highest possible level. This position provides services as part of a care team assembled to assure optimal clinical and financial outcomes, under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician.
Key Responsibilities:
- This is a casual OT inpatient position at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth, MN
- Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
- Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
- Provide physical therapy services across multiple units, including but not limited to: General Medical, ICUs (including but not limited to surgical, medical, and cardiac ICUs), Cardiac Rehabilitation, Orthopedic/Urology, Neurological Rehabilitation, Oncology, and Behavioral Health
- 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
- 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
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist
For More Information, contact:
Delaney Kennedy, Recruiter
Email: delaney.kennedy@EssentiaHealth.org
Phone: 612-655-7886
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
