Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Sanford Health•Austin, MN

17h•Hybrid

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 Skilled Rehab and Home Health at Good Samaritan SE MN seeks to hire an Occupational Therapist to join their team. This position is full-time, 35-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with flexible weekdays/weekends/holidays. The role will cover the Comforcare Skilled Nursing Facility in Austin MN and Good Samaritan Society St. Ansgar, Iowa, with assistance as needed in GSS Albert Lea and Home Health. The team currently treats conditions such as orthopedic issues, weakness, balance/falls, general deconditioning, and various other conditions. New graduates are welcome, and the ideal candidate will complement the existing team. Benefits include paid travel and mileage between facilities, great team support, an on-site supervisor, Medbridge for individual exercise programs and CEUs, and a generous benefit package.

Requirements

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as an Occupational Therapist.
When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
When applicable, may require a valid driver's license.
Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
In the state of South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Nice To Haves

New Grads Welcome!
Candidate who can compliment our team.

Responsibilities

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments.
Helps clients/patients/residents develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life.
Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments.
Evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents.
Develops realistic therapy goals and administers appropriate occupational therapy programs.
Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation.
Establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary.
Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
Utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets 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 organizations.
Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
Interacts 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.
Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by department leadership.
Performs other related duties as requested by manager.
Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.