Casual Occupational Therapist - NICU Acute Care

Job Overview We are seeking a casual occupational therapist to join our system NICU OT team! In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work with our teams at Fairview Masonic Children's University Hospital in Minneapolis and each of our four community hospitals - Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Fairview Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury and Fairview St. John's Hospital in Maplewood. 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: One weekend per month with opportunity to pick up additional shifts as available. Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad 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. As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives. 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 State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) Preferred Qualifications M.A./M.S. in Occupational Therapy 1+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy 1+ years of experience in pediatrics or NICU Experience in infant feeding Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairview Health Services