Occupational Therapist (OT) | Acute | Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team at Avera McKennan Hospital!

Location : Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type : Regular

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

Pay Range : $34.00 - $51.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)

Position Highlights

Exciting news! You may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment!

Additionally, take advantage of our Student Loan Repayment Program , which can help you pay off your loans faster with an extra payment of $167 each month (up to $10,000).

Enjoy a balanced schedule : Monday-Friday from 7 : 30 AM to 4 : 00 PM, with every 4th weekend and 1-2 holidays per year.

You Belong at Avera

Become part of a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for our patients. Here, your contributions truly matter!

A Brief Overview

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services. Your focus will be on implementing tailored treatment programs for individual patients and groups, all while adhering to the principles of occupational therapy.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific factors, providing care for patients from infants to geriatrics.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs based on comprehensive evaluations.
• Utilize activities and tasks to promote health and achieve treatment goals.
• Provide direct therapy services in various functional settings.
• Plan therapy in alignment with the patient’s physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities.
• Prepare necessary documentation, including evaluation results and progress notes.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Foster rapport and collaboration with team members throughout the patient’s intervention program.
• Enhance your professional growth through educational programs and workshops.
• Participate in the development of departmental programs.

Essential Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you must be able to work the specified hours and perform essential job functions effectively. This includes having adequate visual acuity and the ability to communicate clearly with others. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Expectations and Standards

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our part-time and full-time employees, designed to support your balanced and healthy lifestyle :

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.