Occupational Therapist PRN

Sanford Health the largest rural health system in the United States is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

As a PRN Occupational Therapist youll join a collaborative patient-centered rehabilitation team dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and return to their highest level of function.

Our department offers:

- A supportive energetic team culture where therapists enjoy working together share knowledge and celebrate each others successes.
- A busy high-volume Transitional Care Unit (TCU) that provides a rewarding and engaging caseload with consistent opportunities to utilize your clinical expertise.
- A diverse patient population with a wide variety of medical orthopedic and neurological diagnoses allowing you to treat patients across varying levels of function and continuously expand your clinical skills.
- Exceptional interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing and therapy working seamlessly together to provide coordinated patient-centered care.
- Clinical autonomy with the opportunity to use your professional judgment to develop individualized treatment plans and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
- Reasonable productivity expectations that prioritize quality patient care while supporting a positive work environment.
- No weekend requirements offering greater flexibility and work-life balance for our PRN team members.
- A mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to serving our community with compassion excellence and integrity.
- Competitive PRN compensation with the flexibility to build a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

If youre looking for a PRN opportunity where youll be supported by an exceptional team enjoy a diverse and engaging caseload and have the autonomy to practice at the top of your license wed love to hear from you.

Summary

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in clients/patients/residents occupations of life.

Job Description

The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical cognitive developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents clients/patients/residents information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers case managers family members third party payers public organizations etc. 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. Dependent on facility and location work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute long term care and home health care environments.

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.



Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable may require valid drivers 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 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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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