Occupational Therapist

What You Can Expect :

Our Occupational Therapists love Grand Itasca for the stability, meaningful work and great team. If you are looking for professional growth and development with hands on experience caring for a diverse patient population, Grand Itasca is where you belong!

We're glad you are thinking about joining us.

Grand Itasca is a great place for Occupational Therapists. We're a non-profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities.

Let's talk about benefits.

• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship / grant opportunities
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
• STDB (short term disability bank)
• 401K with employer contributions
• Employee Referral Program

About the Position

Job Summary :

The staff Occupational Therapist functions under the general supervision of the Manager of Rehab and Home Care Services. They assume responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients while providing occupational therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. The staff Occupational Therapist also assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Occupational Therapist Assistants and may be assigned to orient staff and students and to assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. The Occupational Therapist accurately assesses patient's needs, identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions, provides patient and family teaching, and works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. These functions are carried out according to hospital policy in accordance with the mission and vision of the hospital and consistent with the philosophy of the department. The Occupational Therapist participates in performance improvement and program development activities. Responsibilities include providing input into the budgetary planning process, contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department, communicating the employee's observations and suggestions related to opportunities for improvement, and maintaining positive relations with all customers.

Here's what you'll do when you join us :

Performs patient assessment.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat :

1. Has current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Minnesota.

2. Has BLS certification or ability to attain within six (6) months, and must maintain certification.

3. At least one year of experience in the care of patients in varied settings is desired.

4. Must be able to perform the essential functions / physical requirements of the job.

5. Demonstrates participation in and upholds Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital's Mission, Vision and Values.

6. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

About Grand Itasca :

Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non-profit, state-of-the-art, integrated clinic and hospital that is proud to offer a range of high-quality providers, specialties and services to our community. Enjoy our patient-centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota.

EEO / AA Employer / Vet / Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

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