Casual Occupational Therapist

In collaboration with patients and families, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within the scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

• This position is for a casual Occupational Therapist at St. John's Hospital
• The expectation is 1 weekend out of 4
• Opportunities to pick up additional weekday and weekend shifts as well

The occupational therapist partners with the patient and family while performing evaluation/re-evaluation

• Gathers pertinent data
• Performs examination
• Determines treatment diagnosis

Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family

• Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks
• Determines prognosis for recovery
• Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver
• Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences
• Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response
• Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
• Establishes appropriate discharge plan

Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention

• Implements plan of care
• Alters treatment/plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
• Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education

Professional Expectations

• Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
• Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
• Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
• Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice

Required

• Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota
• Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification