Casual Occupational Therapy Assistant

We are seeking a casual occupational therapy assistant (OTA) to join us at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank Hospital in Minneapolis!

In collaboration with patients and families, the OTA is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care within a scope of practice under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist (required if the OTA is billing for services).

• FTE: .01, casual position.
• Schedule: One weekend per month.
• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts as available! 

Fairview Rehabilitation offers a broad range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.

As an academic health system with residency and fellowship programs and a rehab-focused clinical quality team, we have a collaborative culture that is centered on learning with an emphasis on evidence based, patient-centered care. Rehab’s continuing education program offers 40 continuing education courses per year at no cost to employees and further supports numerous external CE courses each year.

As a member of the Fairview rehab team, you would have opportunities for formal mentorship, clinical specialization and further recognition and compensation through our clinical specialist program. As an industry leader in rehabilitative care with nationally recognized programs, our therapists play a critical role in helping patients reach their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention
• Implements plan of care established by supervising occupational therapist
• Communicates with supervising occupational therapist regarding (if applicable due to billing requirement) recommendations for revision or update of plan of care and/or discharge
• Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care
• Alters treatment within the established plan of care to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment
• Provides appropriate education to patient and/or caregiver
• Documentation/Billing
• Uses acceptable medical terminology
• Follows professional practice standards
• Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards
• Complies with department billing standards
• Professional Expectations
• Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management
• Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements
• Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated
• Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice
• Productivity
• Meets or exceeds departmental standards for productivity
• Quality Improvement
• Identifies opportunities for process /quality improvement
• Participates in and supports entity/system initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Current MN certification as Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403(b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time, and early access to earned wages.

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $26 - $37