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Occupational Therapist (OT) | AcuteAvera Health • Hartford, SD, United States
Occupational Therapist (OT) | Acute

Occupational Therapist (OT) | Acute

Avera Health • Hartford, SD, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Location :

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type : Regular

Work Shift :

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range :

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$34.00 - $51.25

Position Highlights

  • May be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 3 year commitment!!
  • Student Loan Repayment :   This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
  • Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.

Every 4th weekend; 1-2 holidays per year

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.

What you will do

  • Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
  • Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.
  • Uses selected activities and / or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients / treatment program based on on-going evaluations.
  • Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
  • Plans therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
  • Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
  • Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
  • Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family / physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities / colleges.
  • Participates in program development of the department.
  • Essential Qualifications

    The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

    Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

  • Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
  • Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience :

  • 1-3 years clinical patient care experience
  • Expectations and Standards

  • Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
  • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
  • Benefits You Need & Then Some

    Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

    PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

    Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

    Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

    Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .

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