Occupational Therapist
Sanford Health
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Algona • Iowa • United States
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Salary
💰 $33 - $52 per hour
About the role
- 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.
- Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments.
- 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.
- Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
- May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
- Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets all regulatory requirements.
- Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
- Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.
- 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.
Requirements
- Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
- Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.
- 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
- Competitive Benefits
- Including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5%
- 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
- Volunteer Day
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
occupational therapyevaluationsinterventionstherapeutic plansfunctional outcomescognitive assessmentsbehavioral assessmentspsychosocial assessmentstreatment modificationspatient education
Soft skills
flexibilitysupervisioncommunicationteamworkleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilityproblem-solvingtrainingpromotional activities
Certifications
Occupational Therapist licenseNBCOT certificationBasic Life Support (BLS)department specific competenciestemporary license