Occupational Therapist-PRN
About The Position
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones. This PRN (fill-on or as needed) position provides evaluation, consultation, development, implementation, and management of occupational therapy in acute care, swing beds, home health, outpatient and long-term care settings, and contractual agreement services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
- Holds or is eligible for licensure or is a registered occupational therapist in the State of SD.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with occupational therapy is desired.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and provides occupational therapy services to include age, educational level, and culturally appropriate services to the patient/family.
- Screens, evaluates and develop an appropriate plan of care for patients.
- Administers day-to-day occupational therapy services to patients.
- Completes discharge planning and care coordination with other healthcare system departments.
- Maintains timely and appropriate documentation that reflects the care provided and follows regulatory requirements.
- Establishes appropriate charges for services rendered.
- Provides therapy services to inpatient, outpatient, home health, outreach and contract facilities as required by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare system.
- Plans and coordinates patient care schedules to meet productivity standards.
- Ensures equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
- Supervises Certified OT Assistants in accordance with the state practice acts.
- Participates in departmental quality and outcome studies.
- Serves as a clinical instructor for OT, COTA, and high school students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- a 403(b)-retirement plan
- generous paid time off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health
- Education Loan Program
- Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
