Occupational Therapist: Behavioral Health

Requisition Number: 508089

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list, 2023 Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child!
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition!
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. Some of these initiatives include:

• Addressing system racism and inequities through our Safer Work Environment (Safer) initiative

• Use of pronoun badges and preferred names

• Encouraging cultural awareness through education and training

About this position

The Occupational Therapist is a member of the Therapies Center team who evaluates the physical and/or cognitive needs of a customer, establishes a care plan and provides or directs the individualized care of a customer within the specific scope of practice. The desired outcome of care is typically to prevent further impairments, improve function and the ability to participate in activities in order to promote greater independence and reduce the need for further care. The Occupational Therapist also serves to educate the customer, their caregivers or family about their role in the care plan. The Occupational Therapist functions as a part of the North Memorial Health interdisciplinary care team, collaborating as needed with other clinical and non-clinical team members in order to provide unmatched customer service. The Occupational Therapist is capable of and willing to function in all locations and areas where care is provided by the Therapies Center. The Occupational Therapist participates in training, orientation and education as required to provide care to specific diagnostic groups, units or locations as needed, and is competent to provide at least core or entry level skills with typical customers. The Occupational Therapist may pursue and obtain advanced level skills consistent with the discipline, for personal career growth and to provide care for specific customers or locations. The Occupational Therapist engages in regular review and discussion of Therapies Center operations and Quality improvement activities, providing input and clinical expertise in order to deliver evidence based and state of the art care, as well as ensure compliance with regulatory and community standards.

Capable of and willing to provide care across diagnostic groups, units or locations of service encompassing the service days and hours inherent of the Therapies Center Staffing Policy.

This position is designed to provide occupational therapy services within our inpatient behavioral health unit. Qualified candidates should have experience with the evaluation and treatment of customers with mental health and behavioral issues, including designing treatment plans and making recommendations for ongoing care after discharge.

Requirements

Education

• Baccalaureate or Master's degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Doctorate preferred

Experience

• A minimum of diagnostic group, hospital based acute care, inpatient rehabilitation care or outpatient neurological based clinical experience during training, residency or fellowship for new graduates. Demostrates entry level competency and skills.

• A minimum of two years clinical expereince for practicing therapists without experience in the Therapies Center diagnostic groups, units or locations of care.

• Advanced skills with specific, low incidence or high risk diagnostic groups, evaluation tools or treatment protocols is preferred. Additional certifications beyond liocensure are considered on a demand or organizational need basis.

• Competency in accepted and evidence based Occupational Therapy practice, with additional knowledge and skills as needed, specific to a diagnostic group, unit or location of service based on customer demand, departmental and North Memorial Health operations and strategy.

• Ability to balance work priorities in a rapidly changing environment, exercising clinical decision making and good judgment in regard to customer experience.

• Works well independently within scope of practice as well as Therapies Center policies, procedures and guidelines, in addition to being skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Ability to resolve conflict and advance proferssionalism among colleagues.

• Seeks to advance and refine their skill set to demonstrate personal professional growth and meet the needs of the customer, department and North Memorial Health.

• Demonstrated verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to read, write and comprehend non-English languages is an additional benefit.

Licensure/Certification

• Licensed to practice in the State of MN - State Requirement

• Current NBCOT certification or certification eligible

• NMHC Standard

• Current CPR certification or completion of certification during orientation period

• Must possess current class D driver's license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record if driving to alternate locations

• NMHC Standard

• Must provide annual proof of insurance per hospital policy if driving to alternate locations

• NMHC Standard

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 80

Shift: Days 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefits: Yes