Overview We are seeking a casual Occupational Therapist, specializing in seeing NICU patients across the system! This therapist will float to the following locations: M Health Fairview University of MN Masonic Children's Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's, M Health Fairview Southdale, M Health Fairview Woodwinds, and M Health Fairview Ridges. M Health Fairview Occupational Therapists are an integrated team member in all our NICU’s, and work with a range of diagnosis and conditions. In collaboration with patients and families, the casual occupational therapist will deliver safe and effective patient care within scope of practice - this includes examination, evaluation, diagnosis, planning, intervention and establishing outcomes. FTE .01, casual position Schedule: commitment of one weekend per month and willingness to pick up available shifts during the week Opportunity to pick up additional shifts as available! Up to 80 hours per pay period. M Health 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 M Health 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. Responsibilities Job Description The occupational therapist partners with the patients and families Evaluation/Re-evaluation Gathers pertinent data Performs examination Determines treatment diagnosis Develops an individualized plan of care through coordination with the patient and family Analyzes data to identify needs and potential risks Determines prognosis for recovery Establishes individualized goals with patient and/or caregiver Individualizes plan of care considering developmental level and cultural differences Implements and modifies plan of care based on reassessment and patient response Coordinates care and communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team for all aspects of patient care Establishes appropriate discharge plan Partners with patients and families to provide skilled intervention Implements plan of care Alters treatment/plan of care 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 Follows professional practice standards Completes documentation in a timely manner per department standards Complies with department billing standards Professional Expectations Prioritizes tasks and patient care for effective time management Understands and follows professional licensure/certification requirements Directs team members and/or supervises students as designated Pursues personal and professional development to support clinical best practice Qualifications Required Occupational Therapy Licensure in State of Minnesota or temporary license in State of Minnesota Active Minnesota Basic Life Support Certification Preferred Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy 1+ year(s) of OT experience post graduation Certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy EEO Statement EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status