Occupational Therapist (OT) | Long Term Care

Location: Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center Worker Type: Regular Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: $34.00 - $51.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience) Position Highlights Student Loan Repayment: Eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, with an extra payment of $167 per month (up to $10,000) from Avera to help pay down the principal balance faster. You belong at Avera – Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department. What you will do Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific factors and perform satisfactorily with patients from infancy through geriatrics as noted on unit-specific guidelines and competencies. Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients needing services. Evaluate assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observations, and team members. Use selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health and to achieve treatment goals. Establish and modify intervention goals and strategies based on ongoing evaluations. Provide direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies. Plan therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities, as indicated and coordinated with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans. Prepare documentation required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports. Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient’s status, progress, and needs. Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including families/physicians) throughout the patient’s intervention program. Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, workshops, etc.; share new knowledge with co‑workers. Evaluate and monitor clinical internship with students affiliating with various universities and colleges. Participate in program development of the department. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Occupational Therapist – active license in the state of practice upon hire. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience. Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. A wide range of benefits designed to meet needs today and into the future. Equal Opportunity Employer Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to __________________. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health