Avera
OccupationalTherapist(OT)
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“Occupational Therapist (OT) at Avera. Skills: Occupational Therapy, patient care, treatment planning, documentation. Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and perf”
Industry & Context.
Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.
visual acuity adequate to perform position duties, ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Nice to Have
1-3 years clinical patient care experience
What You'll Do.
Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis
implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.
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
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
and nursing care plans.
Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department
such as evaluation results
individualized treatment plans
and other such reports.
Communicates effectively with patient
and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status
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
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.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients.; 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.; Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Communication Scope
ability to communicate effectively with others; hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds; Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
Full Job Description
**Location:** Avera Havens Ave **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Pay Range:** _The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience._ $34.00 - $51.25 **Position Highlights** **THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN MITCHELL, SD!** **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. This OT will work with a team of 16 other OTs. Primary caseload will be in 1-2 locations and will be determined based on therapist home address, interests and skills **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.** **A Brief Overview** Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program 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 ** * 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. *
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