Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis , MN 55415
Posted 2 weeks ago
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Occupational Therapist II to join our Day Treatment team. This part-time role will work 48 hours within a two week pay period (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM).
Purpose of this position: In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services including evaluation, treatment, discharge planning and education.
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 gives on therapeutic techniques, cares and treatments
Completes all documentation and charges of services per departmental standards
Functions as a clinical instructor for occupational therapy students
Directs 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 equipment
Develops and conducts occupational therapy in-services for other staff
Orients and mentors newly assigned staff
Serves as a clinical resource for other staff
Participates in program development
Represents the occupational therapy department on committees and provides consultation to other departments and agencies as assigned
Assumes responsibilities of the supervisor as assigned during the supervisor's absence
Provides work direction for clerical staff
Assists in monitoring the quality of occupational therapy activities and services
Functions as a resource for departmental policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by the American Medical Association
Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours)
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge/ 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 techniques
Mental Health
Current knowledge, theory, practice standards, and sound clinical judgment are necessary to support adults with mental health diagnoses
Experience with group facilitation and group dynamics
Experience with motivational interviewing to facilitate patient education, development of communication and social skills, healthy coping skills
Ability to support development of healthy and effective daily routines to promote well-being, health maintenance, stress management, and engagement in functional life activities
Experience with therapeutic use of sensory modulation and sensory strategies
Ability to perform cognitive and performance-based assessments to evaluate patient needs, interpret results, and develop appropriate interventions and recommendations
Provide care that is trauma-informed, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive
Ability to perform professional occupational therapy techniques and treatment; 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 and document patient progress
Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the medical team
Ability to interact with individuals of widely diverse lifestyles including ability to deal objectively with individuals whose attitudes and behaviors differ from his/her own
Ability to read and interpret written instructions, patient charts, and physicians' notes
Ability 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 after his/her date of hire
Proof of Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practitioner License or temporary license
Hennepin County Medical Center