Occupational Therapist, Long Term Care (LTC)

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 client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life. 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's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides 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. 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 providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May supervise assistants, aides, and students.

Responsibilities

• 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 with functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments.
• Evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities; develops realistic therapy goals; administers appropriate occupational therapy programs.
• Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary.
• Provides 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.
• 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.
• Interacts 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.
• Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.

Requirements

• 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 may be required.
• 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.

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 may be required.
• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
• Knowledge of current research and its application in daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings including post-acute, long-term care, and home health care environments.

Benefits

• Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.

Pay

$32.50 - $52 per hour

Schedule

PRN (Per Request)