Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient

Job description

SUMMARY:

nWe are currently seeking anOccupational Therapist II to join our inpatient/acute care team. This fulltime role will work days (start time of either 7:30 AM or 8:00 AM), including every 4th weekend. Preferred candidates will have acute care experience.

n*Purpose of this position:*In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.

nRESPONSIBILITIES:

nnPerforms and documents comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations

nDevelops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety

nObserves, evaluates and documents patient’s progress

nParticipates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences

nEducates patients and care gives on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments

nCompletes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards

nFunctions as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students

nDirects and supervises activities performed by the OT aides consistent with their training and skill (patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selected treatment procedures, clerical duties, and departmental maintenance)

nProperly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment

nDevelops and conducts occupational therapy in-services for other staff

nOrients and mentors newly assigned staff

nServes as a clinical resource for other staff

nParticipates in program development

nRepresents the occupational therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned

nAssumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor’s absence

nProvides work direction for clerical staff

nAssists in monitoring the quality of occupational therapy activities and services

nFunctions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures

n nQUALIFICATIONS

n/Minimum Qualifications: /

nnGraduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association

nMinimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)

n n/Preferred Qualifications: /

nnPrevious clinical experience/rehabilitation experience

nCPR certification

n n/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: /

nnKnowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; occupational therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping techniques

nMental Health

nCurrent knowledge, theory, practice standards, and sound clinical judgment are necessary to support adults with mental health diagnoses

nExperience with group facilitation and group dynamics

nExperience with motivational interviewing to facilitate patient education, development of communication and social skills, healthy coping skills

nAbility to support development of healthy and effective daily routines to promote well-being, health maintenance, stress management, and engagement in functional life activities

nExperience with therapeutic use of sensory modulation and sensory strategies

nAbility to perform cognitive and performance-based assessments to evaluate patient needs, interpret results, and develop appropriate interventions and recommendations

nProvide care that is trauma-informed, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive

nAbility to perform professional occupational therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate occupational therapy equipment

nAbility to provide work direction for ancillary personnel

nAbility to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progress

nAbility to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team

nAbility to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own

nAbility to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes

nAbility to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)

n n/License/Certifications: /

nnCertified or eligible for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification examination for Occupational Therapist, Registered. As a condition of employment, employees hired on an "or eligible" status must take and pass the first available examination after his/her date of hire

nProof of Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practitioner License or temporary license

n nTitle: Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient

nLocation: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

nRequisition ID:

Worksite address

minneapolis, MN, 55400, US

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