Department : Rehab Services- Occupational Therapy
Employment Status : Full-Time (1.0)- 80 hours per pay period
Benefit Status
Full-Time
Benefits include :
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Health Clinic (health +) : Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
- Retirement Savings
- Please see more details about our benefits here : alomerehealth.com / careers
Hours :
Monday thru Friday : Flexible hours between 7 : 00am to 5 : 00pmDepartment Overview
Our Rehab department is fast growing and is looking for an innovative collaborative therapist who is excited to join a growing community with a supportive multidisciplinary team. We are looking for a team member who thrives in an innovative practice that strives for excellence to support the region's growing demands for rehabilitative services.
Our Occupational Therapists uphold Integrity, Compassion, Excellence, Hospitality, Accountability, and when providing evidenced based interventions. Occupational Therapists at Alomere Health strive for innovative practices that advocate for their patients and team. Occupational Therapists excel in a changing field, are flexible to the needs of our patients, and department.
The Occupational Therapists is responsible for organizing, developing, and directing Occupational therapy services in accordance with the standards and practice of physical therapy, state and federal regulations, and Alomere Health's policies and procedures. The Occupational therapist will provide high quality care, excellent customer service, fiscal responsibility, and maintain regulatory compliance at all times.
Patient Population : Primarily Pediatric in outpatient setting; primarily adults in inpatient setting and potential for pediatric inpatients dependent on hospital admissions
Approximate Inpatient 20% Outpatient 80%
Position Objective
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for organizing, developing, and directing occupational therapy services in accordance with the standards and practices of occupational therapy, state and federal regulations, and Alomere Health's policies and procedures. The Occupational Therapist will provide high quality care, excellent customer service, fiscal responsibility, and maintain regulatory compliance at all times.
Essential Responsibilities
Coordinate care with other professionals as needed to maximize patient outcomesAct as a resource to the area therapists regarding progression of facility provided protocolsUse of evidence based information and principles with application to therapy practiceProvide safe, reliable, and efficient performance for appropriate speech therapy procedures to evaluate and treat patients across the lifespanAppropriate supervision and / or delegation of tasks in accordance with state laws and scope of practiceAdequate utilization of the electronic medical record including thorough research and retrieval of pertinent medical informationComplete accurate and timely therapy documentation and billingSupport pediatric patients with growth and development to optimize participation in leisure, school, and social activitiesConduct physical and cognitive assessments of clientsAssess home and work environments of clients and decide what adjustments are neededPrepare clients for return to workDevelop client specific plans of careInvolve the patient and family (as appropriate) in discussion and development of the plan of care, expected outcomes, and creation of patient specific functional goalsObserve and practice universal precautionsPerform CPRRequired Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy ProgramCurrent (or eligible for) NBCOT certification and Minnesota state licensureCPR certificationPreferred Qualifications
One year post-graduate experienceElectronic Medical Record experienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Maintain knowledge of treatment practices in order to provide clients with the best treatment program availableAbility to provide emergency first aideAdaptable to fluctuating patient / department needs in an ever-changing medical environmentAbility to recognize areas of need with willingness to assist team in completion of duties as neededAbility to be assertive, delegate responsibility appropriately, and function as part of an interdisciplinary teamAbility to effectively attend to people, information, and tasks in a complex, stimulating environment throughout an entire workdaySkill to have an ongoing self-assessment and commitment to continued learning and professional growth with ability to accept constructive criticismStrong knowledge of the role and scope of occupational therapy servicesAbility to work in multiple settings and travel as needed to perform the jobAbility to work in an environment that requires significant physical activity and mobility throughout the workday in a way that does not compromise patient or therapist safetyAbility to gather and critically analyze data to support rationale for appropriate patient evaluation and interventionHold a strong team philosophy with coordination and continuity of careAccountable with acceptance of responsibility for all actions, reactions, and inactionsStrong empathy, integrity, interest and concern for othersUnion Position
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