Occupational Therapist - Full Time, Home Health

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

About the role

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Helps clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments.

• Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; develop realistic therapy goals and administer appropriate occupational therapy programs.
• Document client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establish therapeutic plans and modify them if necessary.
• Provide clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
• Utilize appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
• Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
• May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders.
• Demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Exhibit flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
• Participate in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
• Interact 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.
• Provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise as determined by department leadership.
• Perform 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 home health care environments.

Qualifications

• 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 a 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.

Schedule

• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Full-time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00

Pay

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

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