Occupational Therapist - Home Care - PRN

Sanford Health • Auburn, NE

1d • $33 - $52

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a PRN home care role. The therapist evaluates clients, patients, and residents with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments and provides occupational therapy interventions to help them develop, maintain, or recover the ability to perform daily occupations. The role includes assessing physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities; establishing realistic goals and therapeutic plans; delivering and modifying treatment programs; and educating clients and families to improve functional outcomes.

The therapist uses age-appropriate assessments and treatments, incorporates current research and professional practice guidelines, and documents care in accordance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Depending on the facility and location, care may focus on post-acute, long-term care, skilled nursing, and home health settings. The role may include working with individuals of all ages and diagnoses, interacting with providers, case managers, families, payers, and community organizations, and supervising assistants, aides, or students. Ongoing education for peers and participation in departmental and organizational activities may also be expected.

This PRN position involves picking up available shifts or hours as scheduling permits. The schedule is primarily described as Monday through Friday, with flexibility for weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Travel and mileage between home health patients are paid. The team offers interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical resources, mentorship, flexible scheduling where available, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level as required by state licensure.
• Occupational Therapist license in the state or states of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers certification, either upon hire or within the first 60 days of employment.
• 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 preferred for Good Samaritan Society facilities.
• New graduates are welcomed.
• In South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates who are in the process of testing with the board may be considered with a temporary license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients, patients, and residents with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments.
• Assess physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities and develop realistic therapy goals.
• Establish, administer, and modify occupational therapy treatment plans and programs as needed.
• Provide education to clients, patients, residents, and families to improve understanding and functional outcomes.
• Use age-appropriate evaluations and treatments and incorporate current research into daily care.
• Document evaluations and treatment in accordance with departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines and provide care consistent with the therapist's specialty.
• Interact 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.
• Provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise as determined by department leadership.
• Participate in activities that promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Continuing education support.
• Clinical mentorship and development.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying by full-time or part-time status.
• Paid travel and mileage between home health patients.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of older adults.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed