Occupational Therapist, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

22h

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat clients, patients, or residents with functional, cognitive, developmental, psychosocial, or behavioral impairments. The therapist develops realistic treatment goals, establishes and modifies therapeutic plans, and administers appropriate occupational therapy programs to help people develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform activities of daily life. The position may serve people of all ages and, depending on the facility and location, may focus on post-acute, long-term care, or home health settings. The therapist documents evaluations and treatment in accordance with departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements, educates clients and families to support functional outcomes, and applies age-related treatment approaches, current research, and professional clinical practice guidelines. The role may include supervising assistants, aides, and students, providing education and training to peers, and collaborating with providers, case managers, families, third-party payers, and public organizations. The schedule is a day shift, 40 hours per week, with flexible Monday-through-Friday scheduling and no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Must hold an Occupational Therapist license in the state or states of practice.
Must meet the appropriate education level required under state licensure requirements.
Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers is required, or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
A valid driver’s license may be required when applicable.
In South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates testing with the board may be considered with a temporary license.

Nice To Haves

National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification is preferred when working at a Sanford Health Facility; it is not required for Good Samaritan Society facilities.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients, patients, or residents’ physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities.
Develop realistic therapy goals and administer appropriate occupational therapy programs.
Establish therapeutic plans and modify them as needed.
Provide interventions for people with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments.
Document evaluation and treatment information in accordance with departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Educate clients, patients, or residents to improve understanding and functional outcomes.
Use appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations, and incorporate current research into daily treatment.
Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations and provide treatment appropriate to the therapist’s specialty.
Demonstrate flexibility in accepting variable work schedules and assignments.
Participate in activities that promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
Collaborate with providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, public organizations, and others outside the department.
May supervise assistants, aides, and students involved in patient or resident care and services.
Provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise, as determined by department leadership.
Perform other related duties as requested by the manager.