Occupational Therapist (OT) | Acute

Location Avera McKennan Hospital Employment Details Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America) Compensation Pay Range: $34.00 - $51.25 (actual pay rate dependent upon experience) Sign‑On Bonus: $15,000 (eligible with a 3 year commitment) Student Loan Repayment This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster. Job 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 departmental objectives. What you will do Demonstrate knowledge of age‑specific factors and perform satisfactorily related to patients aged infant through geriatrics as noted on unit‑specific guidelines and competencies. Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients who need services. 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. 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 as indicated and coordinated with the 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 patient status, progress, and needs. Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members 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. Evaluate and monitor clinical internships with students affiliated with various universities and colleges. Participate in program development of the department. Essential Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively, 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. Active occupational therapist license in the state of practice (Licensing Board). 1‑3 years of clinical patient care experience (preferred). Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles. 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 and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA (if 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. Wide range of benefits for qualifying part‑time and full‑time employees. Support for balanced, healthy lives. Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health