Occupational Therapist Home Health, PPV, NE Region

Occupational Therapist

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• Casual (0.0 FTE) position (Pay Per Visit)
• 8-hour day shifts
• No weekends
• Home Health PPV Float in the NE Region - cities included but not limited to include: Cambridge, Forest Lake, Coon Rapids, Center City, Bethel, Circle Pines, Ham Lake, Stacy and several others.
• Eligible for mileage reimbursement

Job Description:

Provides care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective patient care meeting the customer's requirements for Occupational Therapy. Principle Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to patients.
• Generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient.
• Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.
• Educates patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
• Sets improvement levels and determines the amount of time needed to reach that level.
• Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
• Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient/client.
• Reports and records service charges.
• Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment.
• Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care.
• Supervises therapeutic programs and activities carried out by aides.
• Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners.
• Engages in performance and process improvement activities.
• Administers and promotes new and current programing.
• Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

Preferred Qualifications:

• 0 to 2 years in Occupational Therapy

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Occupational Therapist - MN Department of Health required if providing services in Minnesota upon hire
• Licensed Occupational Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if providing services in Wisconsin upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required by completion of orientation
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services in Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands:

• Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range:

$35.61 to $48.81 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer