Occupational Therapist - Pediatric

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Work Shift :

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Salary Range : $31.00 - $46.50Sign on Bonus!

Union Position : No

Department Details

Amazing group of occupational, physical, and speech-language pathologists passionate about and dedicated to serving the pediatric population.

Team of therapists who take a collaborative approach to patient care.

Supportive environment that fosters opportunities to learn from one another and pursue interest areas through continuing education opportunities.

A gym space separate from private treatment rooms to provide more opportunity for fun and growth with a variety of equipment to help meet patient needs and promote function, such as a spider cage, rock wall, sensory swings, and more!

Summary

Assesses clients / patients and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients / patients to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client's / patient's / family's occupations of life.

Job Description

Job Summary

As an occupational therapist, you will assess children's skills based on areas of concern and provide intervention to help them meet developmental milestones, progress towards their therapy goals, increase their participation in meaningful activities and facilitate their overall independence in daily tasks. Occupational therapists who thrive in our pediatric department at Sanford Health are typically good communicators and collaborators, compassionate, and enjoy working with children. In this occupational therapist role, you may be asked to supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, therapy aides, and students as they provide care, treatment, or other services inside the department, as well as interact with individuals outside the department such as family members, other healthcare providers, case managers, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations using standardized / non-standardized assessment tools and provide treatment using a variety of intervention approaches.
• Assess abilities of patients and develop realistic therapy goals in collaboration with the patient and his / her family to establish a therapeutic plan of care.
• Complete daily documentation outlining treatment provided and patients' performance.
• Provide education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
• Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment.
• Provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise.

The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients / patients / residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients / patients / residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering 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. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients / patients / residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients / patients / residents.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. 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. Will be interacting 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. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

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

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). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. 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 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.

Sanford is an EEO / AA Employer M / F / Disability / Vet.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.