Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist - casual

We are currently seeking a casual Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient hand therapy team. This role will float between community clinics (Whittier clinic, Brooklyn Park clinic) and our downtown Clinic and Specialty Center location. Must be available for at least 1-2 shifts per month, however additional hours may be available depending on department needs (prefer 8.5 hour shifts). Schedule will be established 2+ months at a time. Purpose of this position : In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, and education. Monitors the treatment activities of COTA’s and aides. RESPONSIBILITIES : Performs and documents comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations Develops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safety Observes, evaluates and documents patient’s progress Participates in hospital rounds and patient care conferences Educates patients and care givers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments Completes all documentation and charges of services per department or program standards Functions as clinical instructor for occupational therapy students Directs and supervises activities performed by the OT aide consistent with their training and skill(patient transfers, patient transport, preparation of patient and equipment for treatment, selectedtreatment procedures, clerical duties and departmental maintenance) Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipment Assists with developing and conducting occupational therapy in-services Orients and mentors newly assigned staff QUALIFICATIONS : Minimum Qualifications : Graduation from an ACOTE accredited OT educational program Preferred Qualifications : Previous clinical experience / rehabilitation experience CPR certification 1+ years(s) of Hand Therapy Occupational Therapy experience Passion for peds and providing excellent care while working with diverse patient population Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Knowledge of policies / procedures and practice standards; occupationaltherapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy, and orthopedicequipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging andwrapping techniques Current knowledge, theory, practice standards, and sound clinicaljudgment are necessary to support adults with mental healthdiagnoses Experience with group facilitation and group dynamics Experience with motivational interviewing to facilitate patient education,communication and social skills, stress management, healthmaintenance, and daily living skills Experience with therapeutic use of sensory modulation and sensorystrategies Ability to administer cognitive assessments, interpret results, anddevelop appropriate recommendations Activity analysis Provide care that is trauma-informed, patient-centered, and culturallysensitive Ability to perform professional occupational therapy techniques andtreatment; calibrate and operate occupational therapy equipment Ability to provide work direction for ancillary personnel Ability to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize anddocument patient progress Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the care team Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including abilityto objectively care for individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ fromhis / her own Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, andphysicians' notes Ability to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity(educate License / Certifications : Certified or eligible for the National Board for Certification in OccupationalTherapy (NBCOT) certification examination for Occupational Therapist,Registered. As a condition of employment, employees hired on an "oreligible" status must take and pass the first available examination (withinthree consecutive administrations of the exam) within the 12-month periodfollowing his / her date of hire Create a job alert for this search

Occupational Therapist • MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

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