Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families, and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health, and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Location: Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary: Allina Health is seeking a casual Occupational Therapist to work with pediatric and adult patients. This position offers 8-hour day and evening shifts with occasional weekends. Minimum of 12 shifts required per year.

Key Position Details:

• This is a casual Occupational Therapist position working with pediatric and adult patients
• This position offers 8-hour day and evening shifts with occasional weekends
• Minimum of 12 shifts required per year

Job Description: Provides care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective in meeting the customer's requirements for occupational therapy in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, skilled nursing facility, or community-based settings.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy to patients.
• Generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient.
• Designs, implements, and modifies therapeutic interventions.
• Educates patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
• Sets improvement levels and determines the amount of time needed to reach that level.
• Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
• Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient/client.
• Reports and records service charges.
• Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety, and safe work environment.
• Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care.
• Supervises therapeutic programs and activities carried out by aides.
• Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners.
• Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
• Supports and promotes new services as requested.
• Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
• Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• 0 to 2 years occupational therapist experience

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist - MN Department of Health required if service area is in Minnesota upon hire
• Licensed Occupational Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if service area is in Wisconsin upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days or if working in Homecare required by completion of orientation
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $33.49 to $45.90 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend, and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary: Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit, and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer