Onsite Occupational Therapist, PRN

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About the role

  • Occupational Therapist providing evaluations and treatment for clients with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments. Licensed in relevant state, focusing on developing and modifying effective therapy plans.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments.
  • Helps clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life.
  • Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents with functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments.
  • Evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs.
  • Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary.
  • Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
  • Utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
  • May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
  • Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.
  • Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
  • Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.
  • Interacts with individuals outside of the department including providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc.
  • May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
  • Expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.
  • Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and outpatient environments.

Requirements

  • Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
  • Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.
  • When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
  • Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
  • In the state of South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Job title

Occupational Therapist, PRN

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$33 - $52 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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