Occupational Therapist - Inpatient (Casual) - Detroit Lakes

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provides therapy evaluation, treatment planning, treatment, patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a patient caseload 

• Provides all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties 

• Demonstrates appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)  

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes. 

• Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care. 

• Complies with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct 

• Meets professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice 

• Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows 

• May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care