Occupational Therapist
This OT position will work in a variety of areas of Regions Hospital acute care units, based on volume and/or area of highest need. This includes all areas of our Level 1 Trauma hospital (ED/boarding, observation units, medical and neuro ICUs, med surg, neuro and trauma units as well as inpatient rehab). Preferred candidates would have a minimum of 1 year experience in relevant setting, with evaluation and treatment knowledge in the areas of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and complex medical/trauma. We work collaboratively as a treatment team so strong problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast pace/complex setting, and strong verbal and written communication skills are needed.
Annual education money is provided to all FTE staff along with a Medbridge subscription to support creation of home education programs for patients and to provide a portal for high-quality continuing education topics. We also intermittently offer department or org-level educational offerings to help foster continuous learning and care improvement.
We offer two weeks of onboarding into the role with additional specialty training (e.g., ICU) based on experience/need. We have a collaborative OT team that offers ongoing informal mentoring and support. We have approximately 17 OTs working each day at Regions (M-F).
This is .8 FTE/4 days a week position. Location may change daily based on the need/volumes. Days of the week are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There is an every 4th weekend requirement with this position as well as a holiday rotation shared in the OT department.
Rehab OTs work 7:00am-3:30pm
Acute OTs work 7:30-4:00pm
This position may have a mix of these start/end times
Work Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Every 4th weekend requirement as well as a holiday rotation shared in the OT department.
Rehab OTs work 7:00am-3:30pm
Acute OTs work 7:30-4:00pm
This position may have both of these start/end times.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensed in MN as an Occupational Therapist
Registration with the Minnesota State Department of Health as an Occupational Therapist
Current certification with the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy within 6 months
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in similar settings/diagnosis.
Advanced certification and/or licensure to support position.