Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Avera Health is seeking a compassionate and patient-centered Occupational Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team within our regional health system. Based within our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will provide evidence-based occupational therapy services to patients across the continuum of care, helping them achieve greater independence, safety, and quality of life.

In this role, you will evaluate patients with a wide range of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapeutic interventions aimed at improving functional performance in daily activities, work, and leisure. Working closely with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, social workers, and other members of the care team, you will ensure coordinated, patient-focused care consistent with Avera Health’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments; setting measurable, functional goals in collaboration with patients and families; implementing therapeutic activities and interventions; and providing patient and caregiver education on adaptive techniques, energy conservation, safety, and use of assistive devices. You will fabricate or recommend splints and adaptive equipment as appropriate, collaborate on discharge plans, and provide recommendations for home or community modifications that support long-term independence.

The Occupational Therapist will document all assessments, treatment sessions, progress notes, and care plans accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, adhering to professional, regulatory, and payer standards. You will participate in team conferences, case discussions, and quality improvement initiatives, contributing clinical expertise to optimize patient outcomes and support best-practice protocols.

Avera Health is committed to your professional growth. In this position, you will have opportunities to participate in continuing education, specialty training, and mentoring. You will be encouraged to pursue areas of clinical interest—such as neurology, orthopedics, geriatrics, pediatrics, or acute care—and to help advance program development within the department.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Occupational Therapist who demonstrates strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to care. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, managing a varied caseload, and adapting treatment plans to meet changing patient needs. A commitment to respectful, dignified care for individuals from diverse backgrounds is essential, aligning with Avera Health’s mission of serving communities across the Upper Midwest.

This is a full-time position typically based on-site within an Avera Health facility, with potential for some hybrid services depending on departmental needs and patient populations. In return, Avera Health offers a supportive team culture, opportunities for advancement within a large, integrated health network, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing as you help improve the lives of others.