Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Avera Havens Ave Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $34.00 - $51.25 Position Highlights Position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign‑on bonus! New graduates welcome. Student Loan Repayment Program: Avera may provide extra payments of up to $167 per month (up to $10,000 total) to help reduce loan principal. This position will do outreach for a variety of locations. About Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnoses, 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, evaluating assigned patients and gathering data from a variety of sources, including 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 for patients and treatment programs 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, coordinating with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans. Prepare documentation as required by the profession and the 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 status, progress, and needs. Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members—including family and 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 and evaluate and monitor clinical internship with students affiliating at universities/colleges. Participate in program development of the department. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate for the position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Occupational Therapist: An 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, core values, and social principles to serve patients, families, and 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 to ensure a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable. Benefits PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. Other benefits designed to meet needs of today and into the future. Equal Opportunity Employer Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. 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 to help with the application process, please call or send an email to the Human Resources department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health