Occupational Therapist, Long Term Care - PRN

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 Bismarck, ND, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of clients/patients/residents.

Responsibilities

• Affirms assessments of clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments.
• Supports clients/patients/residents in developing, maintaining, and recovering their ability to perform tasks relevant to their lives.
• 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 and develops realistic therapy goals.
• Administers appropriate occupational therapy programs and documents client/patient/resident information for evaluation.
• Provides clients/patients/residents with education aimed at enhancing understanding and improving functional outcomes.
• Utilizes current research and appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations to address the needs of clients/patients/residents.
• Treats individuals of various ages and diagnoses, focusing on areas such as post-acute, long-term care, and home health care.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Education level required for occupational therapy licensure in the state(s) of practice.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state(s) of practice.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility, certification through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending on the facility.
• Maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or obtainable within the first 60 days of employment.
• New graduates in South Dakota and Iowa may be considered with a temporary license.

Skills

• Knowledge of and utilization of appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations.
• Ability to incorporate current research into daily treatment practices.
• Flexibility with variable work schedules/assignments.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with individuals from various departments and external parties.
• Ability to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunities to participate in promoting the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
• Professional development opportunities through ongoing education and training.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $32.50 - $52 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule is PRN (as needed), with weekly hours varying based on the client/patient/resident's needs.