• Casual Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

    Fairview Health Services (Elk River, MN)


    Job Overview

     

    _Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview_

     

    At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility — within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn’t just a title — it’s a mindset we all share. Whether you’re providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters.

     

    We are seeking an outpatient occupational therapist to provide hand therapy services with the Fairview Rehab Flexible Workforce team. Preferred candidate will be progressing toward Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Where CHT is not completed, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth.

     

    + Casual position; authorized for up to 40 hours per week, as needed.

     

    Fairview Rehabilitation offers a range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

     

    As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40+ continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

     

    The occupational therapist partners with patients and their families while performing evaluation and re-evaluation.

     

    Develop an individualized plan of care through coordination

     

    Capture and apply pertinent data, performs examination, and resolves treatment diagnosis

     

    Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks, settles prognosis for recovery, and establishes individualized goals

     

    Implements and modifies care plan based on reassessment and patient response

     

    Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects care & establishes appropriate discharge plan

     

    Partners with care team to provide skilled intervention

     

    Implements and alters treatment to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment

     

    Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education

     

    Documentation/Billing

     

    Uses acceptable medical terminology and follows professional practice standards.

     

    Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards

     

    Stays in sync with department billing standards

     

    Professional Expectations

     

    Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management.

     

    Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements

     

    Advises team members and/or supervises students as designated

     

    Pursues professional development to support clinical standard processes

     

    Quality Improvement

     

    Crafting and implementing improvements, and participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

    Required

    Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota

     

    Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification

     

    Preferred

     

    Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

     

    Certified Hand Therapist

     

    1+ year(s) of OT Hand Therapy experience post graduation

     

    Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

     

    Benefit Overview

     

    Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

     

    Compensation Disclaimer

     

    An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

     

    EEO Statement

     

    EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status