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Ridgeview Medical Center Occupational Therapist in Waconia, Minnesota
Purpose of Job This position is responsible for the evaluation, treatment, documentation and education of Occupational Therapy clients accessing the Rehab Specialties department. Job Functions Performs evaluations, documents care, and discharge client cases in an outpatient settingwith skills treating a range of neurological diagnoses such as mild to severe stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's, neuromuscular conditions, traumatic brain injury with knowledge of mTBI/Concussion or other neurological diagnoses and common impairments. Performs evaluations, documents care, and discharge client cases in an outpatient settingwith skills treating a range of neurological diagnoses such as mild to severe stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's, neuromuscular conditions, traumatic brain injury with knowledge of mTBI/Concussion or other neurological diagnoses and common impairments. Communicates with the patient, family and other members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care. Delivers care with familiarity of equipment and devices both capital and individual for persons with neurological conditions (such as wheelchairs, gait training devices, Dynamic Vision and Balance Computerized Assessments, braces, or other equipment commonly utilized in the setting). Exhibits knowledge of home/work adaptation (work simplification/energy conservation/ergonomics) to increase independence and decrease burden of care. Exhibits working knowledge of hours of operation, customer base, department operations, visit procedures (i.e. Home Care), and chart audit procedures. Understands and uses reimbursement and regulatory guidelines for care and environment. Provides effective supervision of aides, students and volunteers when occupational therapy is provided. Assists in keeping treatment environment, tools and equipment organized, clean, and safe to maximize treatment effectiveness. Provides professional and courteous customer service to internal and external customers. Assist with department and program planning as needed or requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education/Work Experience See License/Certification Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to work independently and organize tasks Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above Ability to exhibit flexibility, self-control and maturity in work and behavior Ability to promote Rehab Specialties services Ability to change work locations with or without prior notification in order to meet customer needs Ability to serve patients in a friendly and efficient manner Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations Ability to work autonomously and as a team Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills License/Certifications Licensed Occupational Therapist, valid in Minnesota CPR Certification Link to Employee Health Physical Demands Ridgeview Medical Center will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or any other category that may be protected by law.