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Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST to join our OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY team!

Salary Range: $34.19 - $49.57 Hourly

Schedule/Hours: DAY ONLY, 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: Occasional Weekend

FTE: FULL TIME, 1.000000 FTE

Off Premise On-Call: No

JOB SUMMARY

The Occupational Therapist provides patient care consisting of evaluation, planning, treatment and documentation; will supervise Assistants, Attendants and students during provision of treatment.

This is a full-time acute care position in Occupational Therapy which includes occasionally flexing between acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. The ideal candidate is comfortable transitioning between fast-paced acute caseloads and goal-oriented rehab services, ensuring seamless patient care across levels of recovery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education: See Licensure/Certification/Registration requirement.

+ Experience: N/A

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: Licensure in the state of Minnesota. New hires may have a temporary Occupational Therapist license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health upon hire with permanent licensure within 120 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Education: N/A

+ Experience: Age-Specific (e.g. Pediatrics).

+ Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with patients; good observation and judgment skills; keen awareness and application of safety precaution/procedures; effective communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written); administering evaluation procedures; knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation, hand therapy and industrial O.T.

+ READING - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

+ WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.

+ SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

+ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Basic Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

+ REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

+ AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; occasionally lifts supplies/equipment. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

+ Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

+ Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

+ Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)

+ Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Employee Benefits

+ Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

+ PTO accrual from day one!

+ Generous retirement plan with match available.

+ Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is a cornerstone of health care in northeastern Minnesota, offering a wide range of medical specialties and advanced care services. With a history dating back to 1881, this downtown Duluth hospital has grown into a comprehensive medical center with a strong commitment to patient-centered care. The facility features a 267-bed hospital, state-of-the-art surgical and imaging technology, and a nationally recognized heart and vascular center. As part of the broader Aspirus system, St. Luke’s is also known for its excellence in orthopedics, cancer care, and women’s and children’s health. In addition to the main hospital campus, the Duluth area includes multiple primary and specialty care clinics that serve the Twin Ports and surrounding communities. Duluth, MN (https://visitduluth.com/)

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

Position OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Location

Req ID 96408