Occupational Therapist

About Children's Minnesota

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Expertsâ„¢ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on @childrensminnesota or on and @childrensmn. Please visit .

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Department Overview

The Occupational Therapy department evaluates and treats children with a range of diagnoses such as autism / PDD, Down syndrome, and feeding disorders to name a few. They also treat children who may have difficulties with daily activities, physical development of motor skills, and visual and perceptual abilities. They identify and train children and caregivers in the use of adaptive equipment to promote independence and work with a number of interdisciplinary clinics to develop a specialized treatment plan for the child.

Position Summary

Responsible for the evaluation and provision of occupational therapy services to children; the accompanying written documentation and verbal communication needed to administer care including physician orders; provides patient / family / caregivers, staff and student training; provides a safe, clean environment; provides proper care for departmental equipment; manages time effectively and promotes patient / family, physician and intradepartmental satisfaction. All of the position's duties are performed within Children's Hospitals and Clinics Standards of Behavior.

This is a primarily inpatient position located at Children's Minnesota - Minneapolis. Potential to float to other Children's inpatient sites / departments as patient census requires, including weekend rotation in Minneapolis / St. Paul hospitals one of every four weekends.

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy school. Minnesota state licensure and NBCOT registration. BLS certification. Pediatric experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children's Minnesota.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment.

Children's Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.