Occupational Therapist

Join PrairieCare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At PrairieCare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at PrairieCare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

Hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 8a-430p

As a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) at PrairieCare, you will play a crucial role in delivering client-centered and interactive Occupational Therapy services. Your responsibilities will include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising the occupational care of patients and working as a team player with the whole care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment and Evaluation:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' mental, emotional, and physical health, identifying strengths, challenges, and specific needs.

• Goal Setting:
  Collaborate with patients to establish personalized, achievable goals that focus on improving daily functioning and quality of life.

• Intervention Planning:
  Develop tailored intervention plans that address the specific needs and goals of each patient, incorporating therapeutic activities to promote skill development.

• Therapeutic Activities:
  Facilitate engaging activities that help patients develop skills necessary for daily living, such as self-care, social interaction, and leisure activities.

• Coping Strategies and Skills Training:
  Teach patients coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms, providing training in social skills and problem-solving.

• Education and Support:
  Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions and the role of occupational therapy in recovery, offering support and guidance.

• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams:
  Work closely with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care, participating in team meetings to discuss patient progress.

What We're Looking For:

• • Requires graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, certified as an Occupational Therapist and current licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Registered in the State of Minnesota.
  • Level II fieldwork experience in psycho-social OT is strongly preferred for newly graduated candidates.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form
  • Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations
  • Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances

Pay range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000 depending on education and experience. Compensation starts at $67k and up plus great benefits, licensure reimbursement and paid CEU's!

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Free parking
• Free 24/7 Fitness Center

Join Us:

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Melissa Frankman, either via email at mfrankman@prairie-care.com or by phone at 612-446-3357. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PrairieCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email accommodations@prairiecare.com for assistance.

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