"Alerted.org

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a casual occupational therapist to join our system NICU team!

This therapist will have the opportunty to float to the following locations: M Health Fairview University of MN Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury, and M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville.

Fairview Occupational Therapists are an integrated team member in all our NICU’s, and work with a range of diagnosis and conditions. In collaboration with patients and families, the occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within scope of practice. This includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes.

+ FTE: 0.01, casual position.

+ Schedule: Commitment of 1-2 weekends per month (candidate preference).

+ Opportunity to pick up additional shifts as needed!

Responsibilities

+ The occupational therapist partners with the patient and family while performing the 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

+ Documentation/Billing

+ Uses acceptable medical terminology

+ Follows professional practice standards

+ Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards

+ Complies with department billing standards

+ 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

+ Productivity

+ Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity

+ Quality Improvement

+ Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement

+ Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Required Qualifications

+ Occupational Therapy License in the State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota

+ Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

+ 1+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy

+ 1+ years of experience in a NICU

+ 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