Occupational Therapist

Overview$10,000 Sign On BonusIn Central Minnesota, you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.As an Occupational Therapist at CHI St. Gabriel's Health, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll help our patients regain their independence and quality of life so they can safely go about their daily activities. The Occupational Therapist serves in a multidisciplinary capacity providing services to a wide variety of populations which may include inpatient medical/surgical, inpatient/outpatient orthopedics and outpatient adults and pediatrics.To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable. You’ll care for all patient populations presenting with a variety of conditions.Benefits:While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!Responsibilities

You’ll work alongside physicians, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other health professionals to evaluate patients, develop a plan of care, complete appropriate billing and carry out their treatment plan

You’ll see a diverse patient population addressing concerns related to pre and post surgical orthopedic, upper extremity/hand focused rehabilitation, neurological, sensory, mental health and varying chronic medical conditions

Be able to develop a plan of care and be able to progress patients to goal attainment.

Be able to work with a variety of adaptive equipment, be able to fabricate/modify and form necessary splints on an as needed basis.

Complete DME evaluations and provide supporting documentation of medical necessity for obtaining wheelchairs/scooters and ADL related adaptive equipment.

Complete cognitive assessments in both inpatient and outpatient settings to assist with discharge planning and community safety.

Maintain licensure and registration at both state and national level.

Provide mentoring for level 1 and 2 fieldwork students in area of practice.

Support for obtaining additional specializations available based upon interest and need available

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Doctorate program in occupational therapy approved by an accredited organization

Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist within the State of Minnesota;

Must be registered with NBCOT

Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (will provide training if needed)

Pay Range$33.91 - $43.10 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.