Occupational Therapist, Float - Pediatrics at HealthPartners in Saint Louis Park, MN

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Occupational Therapist (Float) to join our Pediatric Rehab team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary: Provide direct patient care across multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites within the health system. This position is designed to support departmental staffing continuity by covering extended leave-of-absence and planned or unplanned PTO absences, providing clinical teams and patients with consistent coverage during periods of sustained need. The Float OT is assigned a primary geographic region and will predominantly serve sites within that region. Based on organizational need, assignments may occasionally extend to an adjacent region. System-wide deployment outside the primary region is uncommon and would occur only in exceptional circumstances, with advance notice provided whenever operationally feasible. The Float OT provides patient-focused, evidence-based occupational therapy within state licensure and clinical guidelines. The Occupational Therapist Float is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency monitoring, compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies; and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction. The Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapist Float will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics. Positions may require some weekend shifts as determined. Work Schedule: 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) -Schedule built out 2-3 months in advance -Locations include Saint Louis Park, Burnsville, Maple Grove -Generally scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week -Monday through Friday, daytime hours with the possibility of a Saturday shift Required Qualifications: Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health as Occupational Therapist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient with communication and data processing equipment. Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise. Proficient in organization electronic medical record software. Preferred Qualifications: Recommend membership in related professional organization such as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA), or the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT). Benefits: Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!