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Occupational Therapist (OT) | Acute

Occupational Therapist (OT) | Acute

Avera HealthLennox, SD, US
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

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

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

Position Highlights

  • Sign-On Bonus : You may be eligible for a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 3-year commitment!
  • Student Loan Repayment : This position may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, helping you pay off your loans faster with an extra payment of $167 each month (up to $10,000).
  • Gain hands-on experience in care, working alongside passionate nurses and professionals dedicated to making a positive impact.

Work every 4th weekend and 1-2 holidays per year.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on compassion, dedicated to Moving Health Forward for you and 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 specific treatment programs tailored to individual patients and groups, all while adhering to the principles and practices 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 thorough evaluations.
  • Utilize selected activities 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.
  • Establish rapport and collaborate with team members throughout the intervention process.
  • 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.

    Required Education and Experience

  • Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice upon hire.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.

    • Expectations and Standards

  • Commit to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
  • Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
  • Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
  • Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Comply with safety principles and regulations.

    • Benefits You Need & Then Some

    Avera is proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our part-time and full-time employees, supporting you in living a balanced and healthy life.

  • PTO available from day 1 for eligible hires.
  • Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
  • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
  • Career development through 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.

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