Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

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Find purpose and passion in your work with a team focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling to serve. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry--focused on serving older adults, empowering them to live their best lives wherever they call home! You benefit from a cohesive, in-house therapy team and supportive organization with opportunities to learn and grow.

Optage is the Home & Community division of PHS and is seeking a Full Time (up to 40) hours/week) integrated Occupational Therapist to serve our residents and community members in both the home health and outpatient capacities. This role will in the West Metro and have opportunity to float to additional communities.

$5,000 Hiring Bonus available

SCHEDULE/HOURS: Monday - Friday

WHY BECOME A THERAPIST WITH PHS?

• Great work/life balance and flexible schedules
• Competitive pay and annual increases
• Small geographic areas serving primarily PHS Communities
• Use your strengths to serve multiple settings Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Health, and Outpatient
• Spend more time with your residents/clients with reasonable productivity expectations
• Paid mileage and drive time if traveling between communities
• Access to online continuing education courses & podcasts
• Scholarship program awards up to $5,250 per year!
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunities for growth and internal promotion!

Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist you will be responsible to:

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment & evaluation using subjective and objective measures.
• Develop treatment plans and programs in accordance with physician orders.
• Provide quality treatments, actively progressing goals to achieve highest quality of life.
• Conduct screens and provide education to residents/clients, families, caregivers, and staff.
• Coordinate seamless discharges utilizing the full continuum of therapy and fitness services.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation & billing in electronic medical record.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.
• Complete and document supervisory visits per regulations.
• Communicate effectively with residents/clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current licensure in the state(s) of practice as required.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay Range

The estimated starting pay range for this role is $36.79 - $49.77 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS's typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee's qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.

Benefits

Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:

• Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
• Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
• Life insurance (AD&D)
• Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
• Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:

• Vision insurance
• Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
• Accident & hospitalization coverage
• Education assistance programs

All employees:

• Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
• Same-day pay
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• College partnership educational discounts
• Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.