Essentia Health

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (Full time) - Detroit Lakes

Essentia Health • $72K — $109K *
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred but not required
  • Experience in outpatient hand therapy preferred
  • Strong documentation and administrative skills

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat patients based on American Occupational Therapy Association standards
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and implement evidence-based interventions
  • Provide patient and caregiver education and manage discharge planning
  • Handle documentation, billing, and scheduling for a full patient caseload
  • Supervise support staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
  • Coordinate with leadership and referring physicians for cohesive patient care
  • Participate in clinical instruction and department committees as needed

Benefits

  • Annual continuing education budget to enhance clinical skills
  • Reimbursement for licensure expenses
  • Career ladder available to reward high performance
  • Opportunities for leadership and staff mentorship
  • Employment qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Full Job Description
Building Location:
EH St. Marys Therapy Center - Detroit Lakes

Department:


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 Hand Therapy:

  • Fabrication of custom static and dynamic splints
  • Management of post-surgical and post-injury wounds
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred, but not required for application


Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
  • Current state licensure as Occupational Therapist


Organizational Highlights:
  • 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


FTE:
1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:
7:00am

Shift End Time:
5:30pm

Weekends:
Hospital weekend rotation - about 6 weekends per year

Holidays:
No

Call Obligation:
No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:
$72,716.80 - $109,075.20

About Essentia Health

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Idaho. It is guided by the values of quality, hospitality, respect, justice, stewardship, and teamwork. Essentia Health provides a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, hospital care, and long-term care. It also operates pharmacies, fitness centers, and other health-related businesses. Essentia Health has over 14,000 employees, including more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practitioners.
Learn more about Essentia Health
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$5 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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