Occupational Therapist - Home Health
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 client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life. Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have 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. Treats 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. Promotes the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health. Interacts with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.
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
- 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
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, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
About the Role
Facility: GSS ND Devils Lake Home Location: Devils Lake, ND Address: 503 3rd St NE a, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA Shift: Day Job Schedule: Part time Weekly Hours: 16.00 Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00
Department Details
Seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for 10 - 20 hours per week with our East Grand Forks home health area. Flexible scheduling options! Paid travel and mileage between home health patients. Area of coverage: 30-40 miles from East Grand Forks base location including Grand Forks, ND, Warren, MN, Crookston, MNND & MN license required.
Schedule
Part time Weekly Hours: 16.00
Pay
$32.50 - $52.00
Skills
Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. Treats individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Interacts with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.
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, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.