Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Avera Health is seeking a compassionate and patient-centered Occupational Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients across a variety of settings, helping individuals restore function, adapt to physical or cognitive challenges, and maximize independence in daily life. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions focused on meaningful activities, safety, and quality of life. Working closely with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, physical and speech therapists, social workers, and case managers, you will contribute your clinical expertise to coordinated care plans and smooth transitions across the continuum of care.

As an Occupational Therapist with Avera Health, you will conduct functional assessments, analyze performance in self-care, work, and leisure activities, and tailor interventions that may include therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, cognitive retraining, adaptive techniques, and the use of assistive devices and durable medical equipment. You will educate patients, families, and caregivers on home programs, energy conservation, joint protection, and environmental modifications to support safe and independent living. Clear, timely documentation in the electronic medical record, accurate treatment coding, and outcome tracking will be key parts of your daily responsibilities.

You will thrive in Avera Health’s culture of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship, where collaboration and respect guide every patient interaction. You will participate in team meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning, advocating for occupational therapy’s role in achieving optimal patient outcomes. You will also contribute to quality improvement initiatives, uphold clinical and regulatory standards, and stay current with best practices through continuing education and professional development.

This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and their families while working within a supportive regional health system that encourages professional growth. Whether treating patients in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, or other care settings within Avera’s network, you will play an essential role in helping people regain independence and engage fully in their daily lives, in keeping with Avera Health’s mission to serve communities with respect and dignity.