OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST II, CASUAL - ACUTE CARE (PEDIATRICS)

Company: Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

SUMMARYWe are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist II to join our acute care pediatric team. This role will work at our hospital. Shifts include casual weekday and weekend rotation 1 in 4. This role will typically treat patients' birth through 12 years of age so experience with infants, and a developmental focus is preferred. Areas of coverage for this role may include NICU, PICU trauma and developmental needs.Purpose of the position: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.This position is posted at the senior level and depending on applicant pool, can down fill to a Level 1 Occupational Therapist.RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms and documents comprehensive occupational therapy evaluationsDevelops and documents patient care plans to promote optimal function and safetyObserves, evaluates and documents patient's progressParticipates in hospital rounds and patient care conferencesEducates patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatmentsCompletes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standardsFunctions as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy studentsDirects 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)Properly applies and operates rehabilitative equipmentDevelops and conducts occupational therapy in-services for other staffOrients and mentors newly assigned staffServes as a clinical resource for other staffParticipates in program developmentRepresents the occupational therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assignedAssumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor's absenceProvides work direction for clerical staffAssists in monitoring the quality of occupational therapy activities and servicesFunctions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures*QUALIFICATIONS*Minimum Qualifications:Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Medical AssociationMinimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)Preferred Qualifications:Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation in peds acuteCPR Certification2 year(s) of Pediatric Occupational TherapyExperience with birth to age 12Developmental and Trauma peds focus areasCraniosacral training or interest in pursuing this area of interventionCommitted to helping children improve critical functions of daily living, sensory integration, fine motor skills, visual perceptual skills, and feedingPassion for peds and providing excellent care while working with diverse patient populationKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Knowledge of policies/procedures and practice standards; occupational therapy theory, techniques, and treatment, physical therapy and orthopedic equipment; counseling and educational techniques; bandaging and wrapping techniquesIn mental health departments: includes group dynamics, group facilitation, psychopathology, personality development, counseling and educational techniques, communication and social skills, sensory integration, stress management and health maintenance, activity analysisAbility to perform professional occupational therapy techniques and treatment; calibrate and operate occupational therapy equipmentAbility to provide work direction for ancillary personnelAbility to counsel and instruct patients and families; ability to recognize and document patient progressAbility to work cooperatively with other members of the medical teamAbility to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her ownAbility to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notesAbility to interpret policies and procedures in an advisory capacity (educate)License/Certifications:Certified 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 (within three consecutive administrations of the exam) within the 12-month period following his/her date of hireProof of Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practitioner License or temporary licenseTitle: Occupational Therapist II, Casual - Acute Care (Pediatrics)Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown CampusRequisition ID: 241728

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