Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services (0.8 Fte) - Park Rapids, MN

Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Association of Occupational Therapy using Clinical Practice Guidelines, and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides therapy services to pediatric patients, ages 0 - 18. Services include 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 Degrees from an occupational therapy accredited program

Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist

Park Rapids Hwy 34 Clinic