Job DescriptionJob Description:This position provides therapy services to adult and pediatric patients, including evaluation and assessment, treatment, education, and consultation to improve patients’ abilities to their highest possible level. This position provides services as part of a care team assembled to assure optimal clinical and financial outcomes, under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician.- Adult patient care: the primary focus of adult patient care will be delivering myofascial release (MFR) interventions. While a background with MFR training is preferred, it is not a prerequisite, and our team will provide training support and mentorship to establish skills. - Pediatric patient care: Therapist will provide therapeutic interventions to help children develop, improve, or regain skills needed for daily living. Will work closely with patient, family, and other health professionals to create patient-centered treatment plans that address physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and cognitive challenges.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
Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
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
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Certification/Licensure Requirements:
Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist
Job Location: Park Rapids Hwy 34 ClinicShift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start/End: /Hours Per Pay Period:Compensation Range: $34.21 - $51.32 / hourUnion:FTE: 1Weekends:Call Obligations:Sign On Bonus:Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at EssentiaIt is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.