• Job Description

  Req#: 150113
  Job Overview
  
  
  Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview
  At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.
  We are seeking a casual occupational therapist to join our interdisciplinary, outpatient rehabilitation flexible workforce team!
  Preferred candidate will be trained and experienced in lymphedema. Where lymphedema experience is limited, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth. In collaboration with patients and families, the occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within the scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.
  • Casual position; authorized for up to 40 hours per week, as needed.
  • Position will provide coverage for various locations across the Twin Cities metro area; including, Blaine, Burnsville, Edina, Eagan, Maple Grove, Maplewood, New Hope, and Woodbury.
  Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
  As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.
  As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
  Evaluation/Re-evaluation
  Gathers pertinent data
  Performs examination
  Determines treatment diagnosis
  Develop an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family
  Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
  Determines prognosis for recovery
  Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
  Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
  Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
  Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
  Establishes appropriate discharge plan
  Partner with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
  Implements plan of care
  Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
  Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education
  Documentation/Billing
  Uses acceptable medical terminology
  Follows professional practice standards
  Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
  Complies with department billing standards
  Professional Expectations
  Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
  Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
  Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
  Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
  
  
  Required Qualifications
  Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota
  Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification
  Preferred Qualifications
  Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
  1+ year(s) of OT experience post graduation
  Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  
  Benefit Overview
  
  
  Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.
  
  Compensation Disclaimer
  
  
  An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
  
  EEO Statement
  
  EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

• About the company

  M Health Fairview is the newly expanded academic health system that represents a collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The partnership combines the university’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine.

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