Casual Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

Job OverviewWe are seeking an occupational therapist to serve our outpatient hand therapy patients at Fairview Northland Hospital in Princeton! In collaboration with patients and families, the OT is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

We are an outstanding multi-disciplinary team of therapists, nurses, physicians, care coordinators working together for patient outcomes! Preferred candidate will have one or more years’ experience as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), but where experience is limited, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth. FTE: 0.01, casual position; up to 40 hours per week, if shifts available and desired.

As needed and as available Monday - Friday, day hours. 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. ResponsibilitiesThe occupational therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the Evaluation/Re-evaluationGathers pertinent dataPerforms examinationDetermines treatment diagnosisDevelops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and familyAnalyzes data to identify needs and potential risksDetermines prognosis for recoveryEstablishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiverIndividualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differencesImplements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient responseCoordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient careEstablishes appropriate discharge planPartners with patients and families to provide skilled interventionImplements plan of careAlters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatmentAssesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate educationDocumentation/BillingUses acceptable medical terminologyFollows professional practice standardsCompletes documentation in a timely manner per department standardsComplies with department billing standardsProfessional ExpectationsPrioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time managementUnderstands and follows professional licensure/certification requirementsDirects team members and/or supervises students as designatedPursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practiceProductivityMeets or exceeds departmental standards for productivityQuality ImprovementIdentifies opportunities for process /quality improvementParticipates in and supports entity/system initiativesRequired QualificationsOccupational Therapy License in the State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of MinnesotaBasic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

M. A./M. S. in Occupational Therapy1+ years of experience in occupational therapy1+ years experience hand therapyCHT (Certified Hand Therapist)Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Benefit OverviewAlthough 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 DisclaimerAn 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 StatementEEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status