Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City

Location: Algona, IA

Address: 412 W Kennedy, Algona, IA 50511, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Department Details

The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 30-35 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team.

We have amazing qualities with being in-house including:

• In-House Therapy Model One Team - We believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients
• Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization
• Christian Based Organization - Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve
• Competitive Benefits - Including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and more
• Annual Merit Raises - Sanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and more
• PTO Paid and Unpaid - 1 large bank holidays, sick time, etc.
• Generous PTO accrual with increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service
• Weekend and Night Incentive Pay
• 6 EAP visits-Vital Life - Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Manageable Productivity Standards - Credit for Evaluation Time - Credit for Group and Concurrent Time - Individualized Building Productivity - Flexible Scheduling
• Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth - Continuing Education with yearly MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription for full and part-time employees - MedBridge home exercise program for all employees - Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP) - Specialty Certifications - Clinical Instructor for Students - Leadership Development - Annual Budget (includes: PT/OT/SLP Month Celebrations, Employee Recognition, Group Supplies, Equipment Needs)
• Clinical Specialist Team - Improved Local and Regional Support - Mentorship/Preceptor Program - Lunch and Learns - Rehab Champion - Therapy Governing Council

Job Summary

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client's/patient's/resident's occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Occupational Therapist. When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist. When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. In the state of South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.