OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational Therapist (Behavioral Health)

Horizon Health Corporation is seeking an Occupational Therapist (Behavioral Health) to work on the inpatient psychiatric units in Grand Forks, ND. The Occupational Therapist (Behavioral Health) services to patients in an efficient and professional manner. To therapeutically facilitate purposeful occupational role performances of patients to improve both physical and mental functioning abilities. Therapy will be completed in accordance with the patient's developmental, psychological, and physical level of function. Therapists will exemplify ethical conduct as described in the facility mission statement and the North Dakota Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities include: Complying with all Administrative, Clinical, and Human Resources policies and procedures and maintaining a safe work environment. Actively supporting the mission, philosophy, and goals for the hospital. Communicating with sensitivity to growth, development, and cultural issues. Providing individual and group therapy to patients and family education when indicated. Providing OT evaluations of patients. Documenting all clinical services provided. Providing consultation on OT related problems, specific treatment techniques, and other programming issues. Promoting an understanding of OT principles and team involvement in patient care. Participating in departmental meetings. Maintaining professional demeanor in dress, attitude, support of unit milieu, and hospital mission and philosophy. Participating in performance improvement. Complying with all mandatory training. Other duties as assigned.

Benefit highlights include: Competitive compensation, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, long and short-term disability, flexible spending accounts; healthcare savings account, life insurance, career development opportunities within the company, and tuition assistance. Rewarding work environment - enjoy going to work every day!

Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in occupational therapy. Current license from the North Dakota Board of Occupational Therapy Examiner required (LOT). Current certification from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy preferred (OTR). Rec Therapist Certification CTRS. One-year experience in a neurorehabilitation or psychiatric setting, preferred.