OCCUATIONAL THERAPY (HAND FOCUS) - Rehabilitation Services (0.8 FTE) - Duluth, MN

Education Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full caseload of patients
• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers) and complies with all organization policies
• Complies with organization code of conduct and meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
• This is a M-F position, no weekends and no call
• Provide care for patients of all ages from infants to adults
• Coverage is needed at two sites in Duluth, MN with primary need in an outpatient therapy setting as well as potential coverage within the orthopedic department
• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
• Provide staff education, participate/lead committee groups, participate in staff onboarding/orientation
• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
• Must have hand therapy and custom splinting experience

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy from an AOTA or APTA-approved program