Occupational Therapist - Auburn Home Care - PRN

Job Summary

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Helps clients/patients/residents develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform tasks in their lives. Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments. Evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities; develops realistic therapy goals; administers appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client/patient/resident information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides education to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge of current research and incorporates it into daily treatment. Treats individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders. Adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with specialty provided to clients/patients/residents. Follows flexible work schedules/assignments. Promotes the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health. Interacts with individuals outside the department including providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, public organizations, etc. May supervise assistants, aides, and students. Provides ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
• Licensed as Occupational Therapist in the state(s) of practice
• (When working at a Sanford Health Facility) Certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
• Valid driver's license (dependent on facility and location)
• Obtains and maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within 60 days of employment
• Temporary license acceptable for new graduates in the process of testing with the board in the states of South Dakota and Iowa

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time-off package.

Company Information

Good Samaritan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Vet. For more information about Total Rewards, visit here. Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as conditions of employment.