Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-time | Split between Grand Forks, ND, and Thief River Falls, MN ClinicHourly Rate: $35-$55

SUMMARYProvides program participant evaluations, occupational therapy services, and may supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function listed below satisfactorily:

• Provides quality service delivery through evaluation and testing of program participants and the development of effective treatment plans for each participant.
• Administers innovative treatment programs to program participants and communicates treatment needs to appropriate staff. Provides re-evaluation and programmatic changes as necessary. Effectively manages assigned caseload.
• Sets up appropriate home exercise programs for participants promptly. Performs home evaluations as needed.
• Maintains timely and appropriate program participant documentation, including report of services. Completes weekly schedule request to meet OT goals of staff/program participants and submits it to the supervisor.
• Serves on rehabilitation treatment team(s), including but not limited to attending team meetings, attending conferences, etc. Attends departmental meetings to support program development and establish effective operational systems and team enhancement.
• Attends training or seminars every year to update knowledge and skills. Completes all mandatory training offered by CCS.
• Collaborates with physicians, staff, professionals/paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources as needed to ensure effectiveness of occupational therapy program.
• Provides/Participates in in-service programs in areas of expertise for OT and all of CCS staff as requested.
• Participates in the maintenance of the targeted departmental budget and monitoring of equipment.
• Adheres to Service Monitoring System (SMS) standards for department, accreditation and licensure standards, and ethics of confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirects and supervises assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training. Makes decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions. Resolves employee problems within position responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills Required by the JobThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and one year of human services experience
• One year of experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Must be licensed OT/L in the state and a member in good standing with AOTA.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• N/A

Other Requirements:

• Travel between Grand Forks, ND and Thief River Falls, MN Clinic

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENTExternal and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis via the interactive process.