Occupational Therapist at Avera Health summary:

Occupational Therapists provide therapy services to patients with physical, emotional, and intellectual disabilities to improve their ability to perform daily activities. They develop individualized treatment plans, evaluate patient progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. This role requires a state license, effective communication skills, and the ability to work across age groups from infants to geriatrics.

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The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

Position may be eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus! New Grads welcome!!

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.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.
• Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.
• Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
• Plans therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
• Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
• Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
• Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.
• Participates in program development of the department.

• Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

• 1-3 years clinical patient care experience

• 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 work flow 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 You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

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 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to .

Keywords:

occupational therapy, patient care, rehabilitation, treatment planning, clinical evaluation, multidisciplinary team, age-specific therapy, therapy documentation, healthcare services, licensed occupational therapist