Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess clients, patients, or residents and design occupational therapy treatments that help them develop, maintain, or recover the ability to perform everyday occupations. The therapist evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities; establishes realistic goals; delivers appropriate interventions; and modifies therapeutic plans when necessary. The role includes educating clients and families, applying age-appropriate care and current research, and maintaining documentation that meets departmental and regulatory requirements. The therapist may serve people of all ages with a range of diagnoses and disorders. Depending on the facility and location, care may be provided in post-acute, long-term care, or home health settings. The position involves collaboration with providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, and public organizations. The therapist may supervise assistants, aides, and students, and provide ongoing education to peers. The role requires flexibility with variable schedules and assignments and participation in activities that promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.

Requirements

Education appropriate to the role in accordance with state licensure requirements.
Occupational Therapist licensure in the state or states of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers certification, or obtain it 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.
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 at Good Samaritan Society facilities.

Responsibilities

Evaluate clients, patients, or residents with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments, including assessment of physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities.
Develop realistic therapy goals and establish, administer, and modify occupational therapy treatment plans as needed.
Educate clients, patients, or residents 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.
Provide treatment consistent with the therapist’s specialty and follow accepted clinical practice guidelines.
Adapt to 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.
As needed, supervise assistants, aides, and students providing care or 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.