Occupational Therapist
About the role
The Occupational Therapist at CHI Health Connect Home-Fargo will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. They will assess diverse patients, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.)
- Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care
- Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function
- May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy
- May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
- May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices
Requirements
- Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
- Occupational Therapist License: ND
- Basic Life Support - CPR
- Driver's License: ND
- Auto Insurance
Preferred
- Home health experience
Benefits
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.