Casual Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy, Outpatient

Job Overview** **_Bring Your Possibilities to Fairview_** At Fairview, we believe in the power of possibility within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve. We believe that leadership isn't just a title it's a mindset we all share. Whether you're providing hands-on care, innovating behind the scenes, or supporting those who do, your work matters. Come join our flexible workforce team - we are seeking an outpatient occupational therapist to provide hand therapy services with Fairview Rehab! The FWF team provides staffing coverage across multiple outpatient orthopedic therapy clinics in the greater Twin Cities metro area. Preferred candidate will be a certified hand therapist (CHT). Where CHT is not completed, Fairview offers mentoring and development opportunities for professional growth. + Casual position, authorized to work up to 40 hours per week, as needed. + Be a part of our rehab teams in Blaine, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Edina, Burnsville and Eagan! 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. The occupational therapist partners with patients and their families while performing evaluation and re-evaluation. **Develop an individualized plan of care through coordination** Capture and apply pertinent data, performs examination, and resolves treatment diagnosis Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks, settles prognosis for recovery, and establishes individualized goals Implements and modifies care plan based on reassessment and patient response Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects care & establishes appropriate discharge plan **Partners with care team to provide skilled intervention** Implements and alters treatment to reflect change in patient status and response to treatment Assesses patient and/or caregiver learning needs and provides appropriate education **Documentation/Billing** Uses acceptable medical terminology and follows professional practice standards. Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards Stays in sync with department billing standards **Professional Expectations** Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management. Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements Advises team members and/or supervises students as designated Pursues professional development to support clinical standard processes **Quality Improvement** Crafting and implementing improvements, and participates in and supports entity/system initiatives **Required** Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification **Preferred** Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy 1+ year(s) of OT experience post graduation Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy **Benefit Overview** 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. **Compensation Disclaimer** 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. **EEO Statement** EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status