Principle Responsibilities

• Provides patient care.
  • Implement treatment under the supervision of the occupational therapist according to the specific patient plan of care.
  • Assist in identifying goals, prioritizing treatment, and selecting appropriate treatment media.
  • Organizes workload to meet volume/patient care priorities.
  • Train and educates the patient, family or caregiver on treatment plan.
  • Monitor and assess treatment results and progress with the occupational therapist and adjust plan of care accordingly based on patient’s response to the treatment.
  • Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Coordinates care with other team members.
  • Assists patient in obtaining answers to questions and facilitates communication with their physician or other health care providers.
  • Participates in process of continuous quality improvement and works with team members in obtaining resolution.
  • Participates in case review.
  • Collaborates in team treatment planning and goal setting.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree Occupational Therapy from an accredited program required
• 0 to 2 years as a certified occupational therapy assistant required
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy required upon hire
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required within 60 Days
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands
Medium Work*:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently

• Benefit Eligible
• Day Shift 8-hour shifts
• Variable start times from 9a-10a
• No Weekends