Occupational Therapist - Full Time

About the role

Careers With Purpose joins a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing over 100 years of housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. Located in Luverne, MN, this position focuses on post-acute, long-term care, and home health care environments.

Responsibilities

• Affirm and modify therapeutic plans based on client/patient/resident evaluations.
• Design and implement occupational therapy programs tailored to clients/patients/residents' needs.
• Educate clients/patients/residents on enhancing their functional outcomes and understanding their conditions.
• Apply current research findings in daily treatment practices.
• Treat individuals across various ages and diagnoses, utilizing appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations.
• Document client/patient/resident information accurately and follow departmental guidelines.
• Adhere to clinical practice guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise.
• Interact with individuals from various departments, including providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, and public organizations.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students in providing patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Licensed in the state(s) of practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Must be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) when working at a Sanford Health Facility.
• Valid driver's license when applicable.
• Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or obtainable within 60 days of employment.
• New graduates in the process of board testing may be considered with a temporary license in the states of South Dakota and Iowa.

Qualifications

• Education level required for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• Licensure in the state(s) of practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• NBCOT certification when working at a Sanford Health Facility.
• Valid driver's license when applicable.
• Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or obtainable within 60 days of employment.
• New graduates in the process of board testing may be considered with a temporary license in the states of South Dakota and Iowa.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Skills

Knowledge of and utilization of appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations, adherence to clinical practice guidelines, and ability to adapt to variable work schedules/assignments.

Benefits

Includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

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