Occupational Therapist - Certified Lymphedema Therapist (Casual) - Therapy and Performance Center, Duluth
@ Essentia HealthOccupational Therapist - Certified Lymphedema Therapist (Casual) - Therapy and Performance Center, Duluth
This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.
About the job
Essentia Health is committed to delivering quality patient care. The occupational therapist role involves evaluating, planning, and implementing therapy for diverse patients, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with standards, all in Duluth.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in OT
- Completion of 135-hour lymphedema course
- Current OT license in state
- Ability to collaborate with teams
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications
- Accredited occupational therapy degree
- Licensed to practice in the state
- Experience in therapy preferred
- Professionalism and teamwork skills
- Continuing education support
Full job description
Job Description:
Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Occupational Therapy Association and policies and procedures of Essentia Health.Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy from accredited program
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
- Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
- Demonstrate appropriate communication, professionalism and supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Health leadership and coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Comply with organizational policies and procedures and the code of conduct
- Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
- Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
- May serve as a clinical instructor, participate in department or therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that would benefit patient care
Outpatient Lymphedema:
- Completion of 135-hour lymphedema course or planned completion of course (pre-approved by Essentia leadership prior to employment)
Schedule: This position is a causal/as-needed position. Hope is that this Casual CLT will cover on Wednesdays and any open shifts due to planned/unplanned PTO.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- Current occupational therapy license in the state performing services
Organizational Highlights:
- Our mission and values are patient-centered, emphasizing the delivery of quality care
- An annual continuing education budget is provided to support therapists in advancing their education and clinical skills*
- Reimbursement for licensure expenses*
- A rehabilitation career ladder is in place to reward high-performing therapists*
- Leadership opportunities including staff education, committee participation, and staff onboarding and mentorship.
- Employment at Essentia Health qualifies you for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please refer to the U.S. Department of Education’s website for the most current information regarding PSLF
- *Must meet minimum FTE requirements
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