Occupational Therapist

the South Dakota State Government • Yankton, SD

58d • Onsite

About The Position

Conducts, coordinates, guides, and provides occupational therapy services, to improve the patients' level of functioning and quality of life.

Requirements

• Must be or eligible to be registered as an Occupational Therapist through the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and licensed with the South Dakota State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and purposes of Occupational Therapy as they apply to a given rehabilitative setting.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care and recovery principles as applicable to Occupational Therapy with individuals across the lifespan.
• Knowledge of new developments in the field of Occupational Therapy.
• Knowledge of the care and operation of occupational therapy equipment.
• Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff.
• Ability to evaluate the condition of patients in relation to Occupational Therapy and establish an appropriate treatment program.
• Ability to conduct therapeutic treatment sessions in group or individual format with patients.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports of patient treatment and progress.
• Ability to supervise the work of students and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as assigned to shared caseloads.
• Must apply online.
• Must undergo a background investigation.
• Must undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
• Must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
• Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Improve the patients' level of functioning and quality of life.
• Establish rapport with patients and staff.
• Evaluate the condition of patients in relation to Occupational Therapy and establish an appropriate treatment program.
• Conduct therapeutic treatment sessions in group or individual format with patients.
• Maintain accurate records and reports of patient treatment and progress.
• Supervise the work of students and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as assigned to shared caseloads.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option
• eleven paid holidays
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• other insurance options
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed