What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST position at Northwoods Rehab?
Northwoods Rehab is Minnesota based and you will receive Operational, Clinical, and Compliance support from local leadership.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
$5/week health insurance
PTO benefits start at 26 days/year
11 days with holiday pay
Paid MN Licensure
401K
HSA & FSA accounts
Childcare FSA account
JOB REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
● Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.
● Current state licensure or license eligible.
● Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical demand for this job is classified as “medium work” which includes
● Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
● Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
● Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
● Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds
● Standing frequently
● Walking frequently
● Bending frequently
● Overhead reach infrequently
● Squatting occasionally
● Kneeling occasionally
● Standing rotation occasionally
● Gripping frequently
● Sitting occasionally
● Stair climbing occasionally
● Average work day is up to 8 hours
● Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behavior
Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.
OT job description - updated 10/1/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides and directs occupational therapy services to patients including the assessment, treatment,
program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions
under
physician’s orders.
2. Provides occupational therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in
accordance with Northwoods rehab Policies and Procedures.
3. Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
4. Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts
specialized evaluations as indicated.
5. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.
6. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
7. Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and
methods to achieve identified goals.
8. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
9. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
10. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in
accordance with physician orders.
11. Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the
performance of the patient in their own environment.
12. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
13. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
14. Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains patient, family and
appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
15. Participates in discharge planning.
16. Supervises and directs COTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
17. Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
18. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual occupational
therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
19. Participates in patient, family and staff education.
20. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation
program of the patient.
21. Adheres to Northwoods Therapy procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy
services.
22. Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
23. Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the
community.
24. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department
procedures.
OT job description - updated 10/1/2025
25. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying
with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
26. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs.
27. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisor, patients, family members
and facility personnel and administration.
28. Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
29. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
30. Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
31. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
32. May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments within a reasonable distance from
the facility.
33. Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.
34. Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of
the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.
● Bachelor (or higher degree) of Science in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
● Successful completion of National Certification Examination for OTR.
● Current state licensure or license eligible.
● Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical demand for this job is classified as “medium work” which includes
● Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
● Exerting up to 25 pounds of force frequently
● Exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly
● Occasional push and pull of up to 25 pounds
● Standing frequently
● Walking frequently
● Bending frequently
● Overhead reach infrequently
● Squatting occasionally
● Kneeling occasionally
● Standing rotation occasionally
● Gripping frequently
● Sitting occasionally
● Stair climbing occasionally
● Average work day is up to 8 hours
● Employee may be subject to unpredictable and hazardous patient/resident behavior
Northwoods Rehab will provide reasonable accommodation upon request from the employee.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to and reports to the Director of Therapy/Rehab.
OT job description - updated 10/1/2025
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides and directs occupational therapy services to patients including the assessment, treatment,
program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions
under
physician’s orders.
2. Provides occupational therapy services to patients and initiates referrals when appropriate and in
accordance with Northwoods rehab Policies and Procedures.
3. Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
4. Evaluates patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation. Conducts
specialized evaluations as indicated.
5. Interprets and communicates evaluation findings to patients, family and other team members.
6. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
7. Develops treatment plans by identifying a target list, including short and long-term goals and
methods to achieve identified goals.
8. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members.
9. Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
10. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in
accordance with physician orders.
11. Develops appropriate home or programming within the community to maintain and enhance the
performance of the patient in their own environment.
12. Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
13. Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient.
14. Provides, recommends, fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains patient, family and
appropriate staff in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics.
15. Participates in discharge planning.
16. Supervises and directs COTAs in the implementation of the treatment plan.
17. Supervises Rehabilitation Techs/Aides, students and volunteers.
18. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and individual occupational
therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
19. Participates in patient, family and staff education.
20. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation
program of the patient.
21. Adheres to Northwoods Therapy procedures regarding documentation of occupational therapy
services.
22. Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
23. Provides in-service education to the members of the patients care team and education to the
community.
24. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice and department
procedures.
OT job description - updated 10/1/2025
25. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility safety standards, as well as complying
with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
26. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow up of patient therapy programs.
27. Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, supervisor, patients, family members
and facility personnel and administration.
28. Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule for efficient patient treatments.
29. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
30. Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
31. Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
32. May be asked to travel to participate in home assessments within a reasonable distance from
the facility.
33. Maintains passwords for the software required for position and keeps all passwords secure.
34. Performs such other duties as assigned and as required to effectively perform the responsibilities of
the position and are in the best interest of Northwoods Rehab.
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