Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Monument Health•Sturgis, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Occupational Therapist at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As an Occupational Therapist, operating in the outpatient services area, you will provide evaluation and direct patient care to individuals of all ages with the goal of maximizing their function and independence, with appropriate documentation of that care. You will also carry out operational duties for the Rehab Services department as indicated. Our occupational therapy services are also provided at outreach sites in communities around the area in which you will play an active role in providing care. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

Requirements

Bachelors: Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist (OT) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Masters: Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.
Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations.
Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner.
Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community.
Provides supervision according to state, federal and professional association standards.
Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies.
All other duties as assigned.