Occupational Therapist, Per Diem

Allina Health
life insurance, tuition reimbursement

Feb 19, 2025
Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: February 18, 2025 Department: 31607310 Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Transitional Rehabilitation Program Therapy Shift: Day (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 0 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: The Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) is a 48-bed rehabilitation unit that is part of the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute (CKRI) located on the Golden Valley Campus. The TRP provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation services to assist adults, who has sustained neurological event/injuries, in gaining independence. Licensed as a skilled nursing facility, but function as an inpatient rehabilitation unit oPatient population: primarily neurological diagnoses (Stroke, Traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, traumatic/non-traumatic spinal cord injury and limb loss) The TRP's goal is to help patients transition to home or community setting after their rehabilitation stay. Our average client length of stay is 60 days; our population's average age is 55 years. The multidisciplinary team includes Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physiatrists, nurses, social workers, care navigators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, therapeutic recreation specialists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, as well as other individuals. Key Position Details: Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Golden Valley is looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the team! This is a per diem role for the Transitional Rehabilitation Program Therapy Department (TRP). Position requirement: Minimum 2-weekend shift/month (08:00 AM- 04:30 PM) to provide care to our clients with neurological injuries. Opportunity to pick up weekday shifts in 2025 (up to 40 hour/week) for those interested in increased weekly hours! New grads welcome to apply! Job Description: Provides care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective in meeting the customer's requirements for occupational therapy in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, skilled nursing facility or community based settings. Principle Responsibilities Provides therapy to patients. Generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient. Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions. Educates patient and family in establishing goals of treatment. Sets improvement levels and determines the amount of time needed to reach that level. Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary. Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient/client. Reports and records service charges. Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment. Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care. Supervises therapeutic programs and activities carried out by aides. Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners. Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department. Supports and promotes new services as requested. Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department. Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program 0 to 2 years occupational therapist experience Licenses/Certifications Licensed Occupational Therapist - MN Department of Health required if service area is in Minnesota upon hire Licensed Occupational Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if service area is in Wisconsin 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 weightUp to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $33.49 to $45.90 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events. Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Paid Caregiver Leave Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.