Casual Occupational Therapist - Weekend Program

We are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary inpatient unit at the University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank! The OT will provide intense therapy for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, complex medical, etc. 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.

• FTE: 0.01, Casual position
• Schedule: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
• Opportunity to pick up weekday shifts, pending needs

M Health Fairview Rehabilitation offers a 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 meaningful role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

The occupational therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluation

Gathers pertinent data

Performs examination

Determines treatment diagnosis

Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family

Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks

Determines prognosis for recovery

Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver

Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences

Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response

Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care

Establishes appropriate discharge plan

Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention

Implements plan of care

Alters treatment/plan of care 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

Follows professional practice standards

Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards

Complies with department billing standards

Professional Expectations

Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management

Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements

Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated

Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice

Productivity

Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity

Quality Improvement

Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement

Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Required 

Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota

Active Minnesota 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