Certified Hand Therapist - Occupational Therapist | Outpatient

Job Summary

*Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Starting Pay Rate Range

$34.42 - $43.03 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Description

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
• Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.
• Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED PAPERWORK FOR BILLING, ACCURATE CHARGES AND AUTHORIZATIONS.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
• Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner.
• ACTIVELY PROMOTES THE PROFESSION WITHIN MONUMENT HEALTH AND TO THE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY.
• Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.
• Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
• COMPLIES WITH ALL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AS IT PERTAINS TO INSURANCE, ACCREDITING BODIES, NATIONAL AND STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES.

Essential Functions

• Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
• Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.
• Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
• Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
• SUBMITS REQUIRED PAPERWORK FOR BILLING, ACCURATE CHARGES AND AUTHORIZATIONS.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
• Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner.
• ACTIVELY PROMOTES THE PROFESSION WITHIN MONUMENT HEALTH AND TO THE OUTSIDE COMMUNITY.
• Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.
• Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
• COMPLIES WITH ALL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AS IT PERTAINS TO INSURANCE, ACCREDITING BODIES, NATIONAL AND STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES.

Required Additional Requirements

• Education - Bachelors: Occupational Therapy
• Certification - Occupational Therapist (OT) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Preferred Education

• Masters: Occupational Therapy

Scheduling Requirements

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements

• Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Occupational Therapy

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Employee Type

Regular

70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital

Make a difference. Every day.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Occupational Therapy

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Employee Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.