Occupational Therapist - Peds

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The department features an amazing group of driven and fun therapists and support personnel, including PTs, OTs, SLPs, admin, and aides, who are committed to great patient care. The work environment includes a large gym and private treatment rooms. This position involves assessing clients/patients/residents and designing pediatric occupational therapy treatments to help them develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform life tasks. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments, specifically evaluating physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities of pediatric clients (0-18 y/o) to develop realistic therapy goals and administer appropriate programs.

Requirements

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment
For 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

Nice To Haves

Certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) when working at a Sanford Health Facility (preferred for GSS Facilities)
Valid driver's license when applicable

Responsibilities

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs pediatric occupational therapy treatments
Help clients/patients/families to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life
Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments
Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents
Developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate pediatric occupational therapy programs
Documents client's/patient's/family's information for evaluation
Establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary
Provides clients/patients/families 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/families
May treat children of all ages (0-18 y/o) 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 and Sanford Health
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