Occupational Therapist-Mental Health

Full Time
Rochester, MN 55903
Posted
Job description

Why Mayo Clinic
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Position description
Mental Health Occupational Therapists are responsible for the application of current knowledge, theory, evidence and sound clinical judgment in patient management. The therapist works closely with the patient, family and other members of an interdisciplinary team to provide efficient and effective individualized patient care. Therapists also serve as advocates and promoters of health, wellness, and fitness to all stakeholders. They serve as educators and mentors for therapy students, peers, and other medical professionals. The occupational therapist assists with department and program planning. The primary duty of this therapist will be working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with one of the largest psychiatric treatment groups in the United States. Support for the general acute clients in Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Saint Marys Campus will occur during weekend rotations.


Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Minnesota as an Occupational Therapist.

Additional qualifications
Demonstrated skills in the areas of organization, communication, interpersonal relations, leadership, decision making and problem solving.
Prefer board certification in clinical specialty area and/or advanced degree in health care field.
Also prefer active participation within professional organization.

License or certification
Current occupational therapy licensure in the state of Minnesota.
NBCOT certification as an OTR is required for employment at Mayo Clinic (both upon hiring and ongoing certification every 3 years).

Exemption status
Exempt

Compensation Detail
$73,028- $109,449 / year

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
80

Schedule details
This position will support occupational therapy coverage for both the inpatient and outpatient mental health practices and weekend coverage in the general acute care practice (physical disabilities) at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Saint Marys Campus. Occasionally coverages may be needed in the acute care hospital setting Mon-Friday as well.


Weekend schedule
One every fourth weekend and a holiday working to support the general acute care practice (physical disabilities) at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Saint Marys Campus


International Assignment
No

Site description
Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life.
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota has been recognized as one of the top Psychiatry hospitals in the nation for 2020-2021 by U.S. News & World Report. In the hospital, occupational therapists work in integrated teams with psychiatrists, internists, psychologists, social workers, physical therapists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive coordinated short-term care tailored to the needs of each patient. Hospital units include: Psychiatric Acute Care Unit, Medical and Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, Mood Disorder Unit and the Child, Adolescent and Family Treatment Unit. Outpatient programming includes work in the Pediatric Transitions Program, the Adult and Pediatrics Pain Rehabilitation Center, and individual work with clients who have a mental health or chronic pain diagnosis.


Recruiter
Katherine Loftus

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

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