Occupational Therapist Inpatient/LTC Float
Bemidji, Minnesota
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient/LTC Float

Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide occupational therapy services across inpatient acute care and long-term care (LTC) settings. Float between hospital and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) as needed to support patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult patients with a variety of diagnoses including:

  • General deconditioning
  • Total joint replacement
  • Post-op orthopedic cases
  • Neurological diagnoses
  • General medical-surgical conditions
• Provide coverage support for SNF residents at multiple locations.
• Utilize electronic medical records systems including EPIC (acute care) and Casamba/NetHealth (LTC).
• Float between inpatient and LTC units as required.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, day shift
• No call or weekend shifts
• Occasionally may be the only OT at an LTC location with phone support available

Required Qualifications

• Minnesota Occupational Therapy Licensure (or willingness to obtain)
• Active BLS certification (AHA)
• Experience with inpatient and SNF settings required
• Willingness to float to all locations as needed
• Preferred: Experience in acute care setting (1 year in past 3 years preferred but not required)
• Preferred: Experience with EPIC electronic medical records

Additional Information

• Typical caseload: 30-40 patients in hospital; SNF facilities range from 30 to 60 beds
• Orientation includes computer-based training and 1-on-1 documentation and department training
• Dress code: Polo shirts (ceil blue, khaki, gray, chocolate brown) or business casual
• Must badge in/out at facility

Experience Requirements

• Specialty experience: 1 year preferred in acute care within the past 3 years (not strictly required)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

This position is ideal for an Occupational Therapist comfortable working in both inpatient and long-term care environments with flexibility to float between units.