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Occupational Therapist - Baxter - Full Time

Employer
Knute Nelson
Location
Baxter, Minnesota
Salary
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Industry
Social Services and Mental Health
Role
Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapist
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
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Job Details

This position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus!

Scope 
  • Responsible for organizing, developing, and directing occupational therapist services in accordance with the standards and practice of occupational rehabilitation, state and federal regulations, and Knute Nelson’s policies and procedures.
  • Ensure time management that best utilizes Knute Nelson’s resources while meeting client needs.
  • Assure that the highest degree of quality care, customer service, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times.

Knute Nelson Values

Christian Heritage 

We believe that our Christian heritage is an integral part of the care we provide.

Valuing People 

We believe that our success depends on an engaged workforce that is able to carry out meaningful work, has a clear organizational direction and the opportunity to learn in order to achieve a high standard of performance.

Customer-Focused Excellence 

We will seek to understand our customer’s desires, respond to their voice and deliver a valuable experience.

Community Engagement 

We believe we are an integral part of the communities we serve and will invest time and resources to benefit the communities, which will benefit those we serve.

Stewardship 

We believe we must be good stewards of our financial resources to ensure adequate funds are available to fulfill our mission.

Leadership Competencies
  • Accountability and Trust - Relentless about accomplishing company priorities. Identifies what needs to be done and proactively takes prompt action to accomplish objectives and achieve goals. Has a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and striving for excellence in performance to company strategies and goals. Instills mutual trust and confidence; creates a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; behaves in a fair and ethical manner toward others and demonstrates a sense of organizational responsibility, confidentiality and commitment of service.
  • Customer First Attitude - Makes the customer experience a primary focus of one’s actions; is accessible and provides prompt service. Develops and sustains mutually beneficial customer relationships. Quickly and effectively solves customer problems. Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships. Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with customer groups; fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, trust.

Education and Experience Required
  • Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Minnesota.
  • Must obtain CPR certification within 6 months from date of hire.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured personal vehicle.
  • Must complete and pass a state required background study.
  • Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position.
  • Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.
  • Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, clients and visitors.

Key Responsibilities 
  • Direct Client Care - Evaluate clients; obtain and interpret subjective and objective data. Develop treatment plans and programs including short-term and long-term goals in accordance with physician orders. Provide quality care that assists clients to meet goals; complete re-evaluations per requirements.
  • Client Records and Billing - Provide accurate and timely documentation of services rendered utilizing agency EMR. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of all payer sources and authorization required. Document collaboration with COTAs per regulations. Perform supervisory visits for the HHA per regulations.
  • Communication - Communicate effectively with clients, families, referral sources, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills.  
  • Follow-Up Programs - Recommend and assure continuation of appropriate therapeutic follow-up programs and activities. Develop programs to optimize successful discharge with highest function possible. Make referrals to continuation programs as necessary.
  • Other Duties as Assigned - The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Reports To

Regional Clinical Manager

 

 

Company

Why work at Knute Nelson?

  • Positive, respectful culture. At Knute Nelson,
    a positive, respectful culture is the norm. It shows
    in the high-quality care we give our patients and
    residents. And how we treat each other.
  • Generous benefits. In addition to competitive
    compensation, we offer a cost-effective benefits
    package, flexible schedules, memberships to
    the Alexandria YMCA and the Nelson Wellness
    Centers at Grand Arbor and Nelson Gables, and
    more.
  • Your professional growth. It’s as important
    to us as it is to you. That’s why we provided
    $145,000 in scholarships to employees in 2018.
  • Make a difference every day.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

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Location
Alexandria
Minnesota
56308
United States
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