Occupational Therapist, Float - Pediatrics

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Occupational Therapist (Float) to join our Pediatric Rehab team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. 

Position Summary:

Provide direct patient care across multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites within the health system. This position is designed to support departmental staffing continuity by covering extended leave-of-absence and planned or unplanned PTO absences, providing clinical teams and patients with consistent coverage during periods of sustained need. The Float OT is assigned a primary geographic region and will predominantly serve sites within that region. Based on organizational need, assignments may occasionally extend to an adjacent region. System-wide deployment outside the primary region is uncommon and would occur only in exceptional circumstances, with advance notice provided whenever operationally feasible. The Float OT provides patient-focused, evidence-based occupational therapy within state licensure and clinical guidelines.

The Occupational Therapist Float is responsible for assuring that the PNHS values of Head + Heart, Together, are achieved through daily departmental operations. This includes, but is not limited to, direct patient care, professional growth and development, outcome/competency monitoring, compliance with professional organizations, regulatory standards, and regulatory agencies; and participating in process improvements to advance patient care outcomes and satisfaction. 

The Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapist Float will communicate timely, clearly and in a professional manner with staff, patients, patient family members, physicians, and other internal/external customers. The staff member will demonstrate skills in listening, conflict management, system problem solving, decision-making and process improvement. Therapists will practice in compliance with professional standards and professional code of ethics.

Positions may require some weekend shifts as determined.

Work Schedule:

24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
-Schedule built out 2-3 months in advance
-Locations include Saint Louis Park, Burnsville, Maple Grove
-Generally scheduled for three 8-hour shifts per week
-Monday through Friday, daytime hours with the possibility of a Saturday shift

Required Qualifications:

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy

• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

  • Licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health as Occupational Therapist

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Proficient with communication and data processing equipment. 

  • Proficient in clinical apparatus related to area of expertise. 

  • Proficient in organization electronic medical record software. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recommend membership in related professional organization such as the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA), or the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT).

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!