Occupational Therapist, Acute Care
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation
333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN
Department:Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Inpatient Acute Therapy
UnitedShift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:0
UnionContract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:Occasional
Job Summary:At Allina Health/CKRI, we offer Occupational Therapists the opportunity to make an impact on the lives of individuals in our community. Become part of a supportive team that values your expertise, fosters professional growth, and the resources to deliver exceptional care. You’ll find your purpose in helping others regain their independence, a culture of innovation, and the chance to be a vital part of a leading rehabilitation institute transforming lives every day.
KeyPosition Details:
Per diem (0.0 FTE) 8-hour day/evening shifts Minimum requirement is 2 weekend shifts per month up to 4 Acute care, inpatient hospital team
Job Description:Provides care that is appropriate, efficient, and effective in meeting the customer's requirements for occupational therapy in a hospital, outpatient clinic, home health, mental health, skilled nursing facility or community based settings.
Principal Responsibilities:- Provides therapy to patients.
- Generates a therapy diagnosis by gathering patient data and assessing the patient.
- Designs, implements and modifies therapeutic interventions.
- Educates patient and family in establishing goals of treatment.
- Sets improvement levels and determines the amount of time needed to reach that level.
- Uses re-examination to determine whether predicted outcomes are reasonable modifies as necessary.
- Accommodates selection of tests and measures and therapeutic interventions to the age of the patient/client.
- Reports and records service charges.
- Provides safe patient equipment, ensures personal safety and safe work environment.
- Selects and delegates appropriate tasks of the plan of care.
- Supervises therapeutic programs and activities carried out by aides.
- Coordinates care with inter-disciplinary referrals or referrals to other practitioners.
- Participates in performance improvement and process improvement activities for the department.
- Supports and promotes new services as requested.
- Provides ongoing input to enhance the services provided by the department.
- Develops and promotes new and current programs as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program 0 to 2 years occupational therapist experience
Licenses/Certifications:Licensed Occupational Therapist - MN Department of Health required if service area is in Minnesota upon hire Licensed Occupational Therapist - WI Dept of Safety & Professional Services required if service area is in Wisconsin upon hire Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice Physical Demands Medium Work*:
Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
* Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range: $43.00 to $48.00 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
BenefitSummary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and…
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