Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location Avera St Mary's Hospital, Pierre, SD. Work type: Regular. Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays. Pay Range $34.00 - $51.25 per hour, dependent upon experience. Position Highlights THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PIERRE, SD! Sign‑On Bonus New graduates may be eligible for up to $15,000 or $20,000 with 2 or more years of experience. Student Loan Repayment May be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program: each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) to help pay down principal faster. Scope of Work Able to work in a variety of areas including acute care, TCU/LTC, swing bed, pediatrics, outpatient adult. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for patients and our community. Work where you matter. 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 related to patients ages infant through geriatrics as noted on unit‑specific guidelines and competencies. Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients needing 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/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 patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding patient status, progress, and needs. Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) 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 internship with students affiliated in various 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 to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, listen, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. 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. Required Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience Occupational Therapist – active license in the state of practice upon hire. Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience 1–3 years 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, their families, and our 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 and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 . #J-18808-Ljbffr Avera Health