Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Sioux Falls, SD

Occupational Therapist
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location

Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care / Inpatient Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Expected 1–2 weekends per schedule rotation (may include both weekend days, with days off before and/or after)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical diagnoses across all age groups
• Provide treatment interventions, modalities, FIM scoring, and ongoing assessment and adjustment of treatment plans for medically complex and often medically unstable patients
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, apply knowledge of indications and contraindications, and maintain awareness of vital medical equipment during patient care
• Manage a high-volume caseload of approximately 4–5 patients per day (volume may vary) within a 21-bed unit, prioritizing and rescheduling dynamically as patient needs change
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team regarding discharge planning, patient safety, scheduling, and hand-off communication; recommend appropriate discharge destinations
• Complete computerized documentation and may supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and students as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of South Dakota (or eligibility)
• Knowledge of and adherence to the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Administrative Rules
• Ability to evaluate and treat medically complex patients requiring advanced critical thinking across multiple diagnoses
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to manage a fast-paced, dynamic schedule across multiple areas of a hospital setting
• Effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration, discharge planning, and patient safety
• Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation settings
• Familiarity with computerized charting systems and specialty equipment such as UE Bioness and Dynavision
• Experience supervising COTAs, therapy aides, or students
• Experience managing high-acuity, medically unstable patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-equipped inpatient environment with access to advanced rehabilitation technology and a structured departmental orientation program
• Gain valuable experience treating a diverse, medically complex patient population within a collaborative interdisciplinary team