Shriners Children's

Occupational Therapist

Job Locations US-MN-Woodbury
ID
2025-7164
Category
Rehab
Position Type
Per Diem

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

 

 

 

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation Services team on a temporary, full-time basis. The therapist will deliver high-quality, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive care to pediatric patients following referral by a licensed independent practitioner.

This role includes patient evaluation, direct therapy, patient/family education, and care transition planning. The therapist will work collaboratively with medical staff and a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans that support family-centered care and achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate is committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in clinical best practices, documentation, coding, and compliance within a revenue cycle environment.  If you are a dedicated occupational therapist passionate about pediatric care and making a difference in a collaborative, family-centered environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

    1. Examination & Assessment

    Perform thorough evaluations, including patient history, systems review, and appropriate testing.

    Analyze clinical findings to establish a therapy diagnosis and create a targeted intervention plan.

    1. Intervention

    Design and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to pediatric patients with diverse needs.

    Monitor and adjust interventions based on patient response.

    Collaborate with families, vendors, and third-party payers to provide necessary equipment or orthotic devices.

    Fabricate orthotic devices as indicated.

    Contribute to the development of clinical programs and practice guidelines.

    1. Discharge Planning & Coordination

    Create effective discharge plans in collaboration with families, care management, and community providers (e.g., schools or outpatient clinics).

    Participate in multidisciplinary care meetings.

    1. Documentation & Coding

    Ensure all documentation meets state, payer, and professional requirements.

    Document to support medical necessity and skilled intervention, demonstrating progress and outcomes aligned    with the treatment plan.

 

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy (required)

Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of practice (required)

Current CPR/BLS certification (per hospital policy)

Specialty certifications (PCS, OCS, NCS, CHT) preferred, not required

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience working with children across various levels of care

Experience with hand therapy and splinting skills, including use of splinting equipment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Sensitivity and cultural competence when working with children and families

 

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