Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Facility: Sanford Hankinson Clinic, Hankinson, ND

About the role

Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess residents and patients and use treatments to help them develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform tasks in their daily lives. This role offers a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance, with Monday–Friday hours and no nights, weekends, or holidays. You’ll have the opportunity to provide care in multiple rural clinic locations (Hankinson and Lidgerwood), work in a brand-new facility with a spacious therapy gym and private treatment rooms, and collaborate with a supportive rehabilitation team. The integrated care model allows you to work closely with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents and patients.
• Evaluates abilities of residents/patients and develops realistic therapy goals.
• Documents resident’s/patient’s information for evaluation and establishes therapeutic plans.
• Provides education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
• Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment.
• Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide care, treatment, or other services.
• Interacts with individuals outside the department, such as providers, case managers, and family members.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility (preferred for Good Samaritan Society 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 healthcare providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• In the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, new graduates in the process of testing with the board will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Schedule

• Full-time, 32 hours per week.
• Day shifts, Monday–Friday, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Flexible scheduling options available.

Pay

• Salary range: $31.00 – $46.50 per hour.
• Sign-on bonus: $20,000 with a commitment.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may 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

For more information about Total Rewards, visit sanfordcareers.com/benefits.