Occupational Therapist - Grand Island/ Hastings - Full Time

Job Summary

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 lives' occupations. Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments. Evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; develops realistic therapy goals and administers appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.

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)
• Valid driver's license when applicable
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• A generous time off package

Pay

$32.50 - $52.00 per hour

Plus a $10,000 sign-on bonus!

Schedule

Full time, 30-40 hours per week, M-F (weekends/weekdays/holidays can be flexible)

Department Details

The inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation team at Good Samaritan Hastings Perkins Pavilion and Grand Island Village, seeks to hire a Occupational Therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 30-40 hours per week, M-F(weekends/weekdays/holidays can be flexible), covering Hastings/Grand Island Skilled Nursing Facilities and with occasional outpatient treatment. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, vertigo, and pelvic floor conditions. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team.

Benefits

• Paid travel between locations and mileage reimbursement
• Active participant of the Nebraska Rural Health Workforce Incentive Program that offers monetary incentives to select healthcare professionals, including PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and SLPs in exchange for a service commitment to work in a rural county for a 5-year period