Occupational Therapist (OT) | Long Term Care

Position Avera Majestic Bluffs / Avera Sister James Care Center | Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America). Student Loan Repayment This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. About the Role Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Responsibilities 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. Demonstrate knowledge of age‑specific factors and perform satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit‑specific guidelines and competencies. 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. 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 the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans. Communicate effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs. Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program. Evaluate and monitor clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Occupational Therapist – active license in the state of practice upon hire. Ability to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including visual acuity adequate to perform position duties, and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. 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. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. 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 categories protected by law. 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 the appropriate contact. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health