Occupational Therapist (OT)

RiverView Health, is a community owned, membership based non-profit organization that was formed in 1898 and continues to be the sole community hospital in Crookston, MN.

RiverView Health operates a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital, RiverView Recovery Center; a chemical dependency outpatient treatment program, RiverView Home Care and five primary care and specialty clinics in the hospitals service area.

We have a robust scholarship program for those furthering their education in a medical field, excellent benefits, and a friendly work environment. Full-time benefits include health insurance, free single vision and basic dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability, and employer HSA contributions. Other benefits include employer pension matching, shift differential, incentive/premium pay, free annual biometric screening and paid volunteer time off.

RiverView is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

Full-time (.8 FTE) Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Hospital / outpatient; Crookston; potential for satellite clinic coverage
Position Status: .8 FTE (64 hours per pay period); Non-exempt subject to over-time

Schedule: 64 hours per two-week pay period; flexible scheduling available; includes weekend and holiday rotation

Pay Range: $34.47- 48.27 (based on experience)

RiverView Health is looking to hire a full-time (64 hours every 2 weeks) Occupational Therapist (OT). The OT will work as a member of our occupational therapy team to evaluate and treat patients in the outpatient, inpatient, and sub-acute settings. The OT is expected to effectively and professionally interacting with patients, family members, and other health care team members while maintaining RiverView Health standards of behavior.

What can we offer you:

• Patient-centered, team-based, and collaborative work environment
• Competitive Pay
• Sign-on Bonus eligible
• Mentorship
• 1:1 30-60 minute patient treatments
• Designated paperwork time
• Financial assistance with licensure fees 
• Covered CEU expenses
• Benefits including employer contribution to your 401K and HSA

Primary responsibilities: 

• Evaluate and interpret patient assessments to determine necessity for skilled services and develop occupational therapy plans of care
• Develop and implement treatment plans that focus on functional and measurable outcomes to achieve established therapy goals
• Identify patient’s needs (physical, cultural, and psychosocial) and exhibit compassion, caring, and empathy to individual differences
• Provides guidance and education to patients and their families on adaptive techniques and equipment
• Document and complete billing according to current standards and policies
• Perform data collection and obtain accurate information
• Effectively delegate tasks and supervise occupational therapist assistants as needed
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes
• Assist in maintenance of equipment, tools, supplies, and inventory
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge

Opportunities: 

• Opportunity to specialize in Occupational Health 

What are we looking for:

• Individuals who have a positive impact in their work environment
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Flexibility to work across inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed environments

Minimum(s):

• Current State of Minnesota license in Occupational Therapy or proactively in the process of the applying for current state licensure in Occupational Therapy. License must be in good standing. 
• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy. 
• Current American Heart BLS certification is required. If not current training will be provided and certification must be obtained within 3 months from the date of hire or employment will be terminated. 

Preferred(s):

• Master or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. 
• 1+ years of Experience in a Rural or Critical Access Setting
• 2+ years outpatient, inpatient, and sub-acute rehab setting.
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