Occupational Therapist, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess clients, patients, and residents and design occupational therapy treatments that help them develop, maintain, and recover the ability to perform tasks in daily life. The therapist evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities; establishes realistic goals and appropriate therapy programs; documents evaluations; and develops and modifies treatment plans as needed. The role also includes educating clients, patients, and residents, applying age-related treatment approaches and current research, and delivering care consistent with professional clinical practice guidelines and regulatory requirements. The therapist may work with people of all ages and diagnoses, with duties potentially focused on post-acute, long-term care, or home health settings depending on the facility and location. The position collaborates with providers, case managers, families, third-party payers, and public organizations. It may involve supervising assistants, aides, or students and providing ongoing training to peers. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a day shift. The department describes a flexible Monday-through-Friday schedule with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Education appropriate to the position in accordance with state licensure requirements.
Current Occupational Therapist license in the state or states of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers, either upon hire or within the first 60 days of employment.
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
A valid driver's license may be required when applicable.

Nice To Haves

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification is preferred when working at a Sanford Health facility; it is not required but is preferred for Good Samaritan Society facilities.
In South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates awaiting board testing may be considered if they have a temporary license.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients, patients, and residents with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments, including assessing physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities.
Develop realistic therapy goals and administer appropriate occupational therapy programs.
Document evaluation information and establish, review, and modify therapeutic plans as needed.
Educate clients, patients, and residents to improve understanding and functional outcomes.
Use age-appropriate treatments and evaluations, and incorporate current research into daily treatment.
Provide treatment consistent with the therapist's specialty, accepted clinical practice guidelines, departmental documentation guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Interact with providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, public organizations, and others outside the department.
As requested, supervise assistants, aides, and students involved in patient or resident care and provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise.
Participate in activities that promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
Perform other related duties as requested by the manager.