Hennepin Healthcare
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provide comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and treatment for patients with neurologic conditions to promote independence and safety. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage discharge planning, patient education, and the supervision of OT aides.
Requires graduation from an ACOTE accredited program, NBCOT certification (or eligibility), and a Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practitioner License. A minimum of two full-time years of experience is required.
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 caregivers 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
Graduate from an ACOTE® accredited OT educational program Minimum of 2 fulltime years of experience (4,160 hours) 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 (within three consecutive administrations of the exam) within the 12-month period following his/her date of hire Proof of Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practitioner License or temporary license
Previous clinical experience/rehabilitation experience CPR certification 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 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)
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