Occupational Therapist

• Base Pay $35.14 - $45.64 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and independent Occupational Therapist to join our established outpatient neurology clinic. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice within a specialized neurology setting while collaborating closely with neurologists and a talented team of occupational and physical therapists across our five clinic locations.

This position is 32–40 hours per week , with time split between our Golden Valley and Coon Rapids locations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include a generous CE allowance, paid time off, 401(K) with employer match,health insurance, dental insurance, and more.

Provide thorough occupational therapy evaluations. Establish and carry out comprehensive OT treatments. Communicate with physicians or other professionals as appropriate.

• Adhere to rules & regulations regarding patient safety and privacy. Identify “red flags” and appropriately manage patients presenting with health concerns beyond the scope of OT.
• Provide high quality, comprehensive therapy, and customer service, including the development of maintenance therapy planning for appropriate patients.
• Provide efficient patient scheduling and services and assist in achieving team financial and patient/customer service goals.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians and other professionals.

Complete daily notes of treatments, initial and discharge summaries, and interim progress notes. Complete coding and billing in an accurate, thorough, timely manner.

• Adhere to rules & regulations regarding patient privacy and security.
• Adhere to all State, Federal, Medicare, Clinic and insurance-specific billing and coding regulations and policies.
• Adhere to all State, Federal, Medicare, Clinic and insurance-specific documentation regulations and guidelines.
• Provide timely, meaningful therapy progress to referring physicians, including the use of Rehab Updates as appropriate.

Perform miscellaneous departmental duties as requested or assigned.

• Assess equipment/facility routinely for safely and functional efficiency.
• Assist with in-service training, program development and activities related to marketing and program expansion.
• Promote teamwork among all operating sites and between Clinic departments.
• Understand, adhere to, and assist with improvements of policies and procedures outlined in the Rehab Handbook and Emergency Operations Plan.
• Participate in practice improvements by implementing changes to procedures/workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting with the delivery of compassionate and personalized patient care.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical and clinical duties.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Health.
• Registered with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of two years of experience practicing as an occupational therapist in an outpatient setting with a focus on neurological conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good human relations; Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently, exhibit mature judgment and make sound decisions.
• Strong focus on patient safety; ability to discern red flags and manage with exceptional judgment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products and electronic health record.

Summary

For over 70 years, the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology has remained committed to exceptional, personalized care for patients and their families. The Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology is one of the largest physician-owned neurology clinics in the Midwest serving 55,000 patients every year. Subspecialities include Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, sleep, headache, epilepsy, and other cognitive neurological disorders. Our holistic approach to patient care includes neuropsychology, infusion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and neurodiagnostic services.

Additional Information

• Benefit Summary Full Time 30 hours+ are eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401K and time off