Occupational Therapist

Good Samaritan Society; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Bemidji, MN, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess residents and patients, developing, maintaining and recovering daily life skills through therapeutic interventions. You may supervise assistants and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive setting.

Requires state OT licensure and NBCOT certification (preferred). Day shift, full-time schedule, and a sign-on bonus up to $50,000 are offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Licensed as OT in the state(s) of practice.
• NBCOT certification preferred for Sanford Health facilities.
• BLS for healthcare providers required or within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents and patients.
• Evaluates abilities and develops realistic therapy goals.
• Documents information for evaluation and establishes therapeutic plans.
• Provides education to enhance understanding and improve outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research in daily treatment.
• Provides ongoing education to peers in the area(s) of expertise.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation

Communication

Patient education

Education

State licensure as Occupational Therapist

NBCOT Certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center

Location: Bemidji, MN

Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $33.00 - $46.50

Pay Info: Sign on Bonus: Up to $50,000 with a commitment

Department Details

Supportive interdisciplinary team with significant amount of clinical experience; vibrant community; new/updated treatment spaces; very positive peer relationships.

Job Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess residents/patients and use treatments to help them develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life. Occupational Therapists who thrive at Good Sam and Sanford are typically good communicators, compassionate, and enjoy working with people. In this Occupational Therapist role you may be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide care, treatment, or other services inside the department as well as interact with individuals outside the department like providers, case managers, family members, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents and patients
• Evaluates abilities of residents/patients and develops realistic therapy goals
• Documents resident's/patient’s information for evaluation and establishes therapeutic plans
• Provides education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes
• Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment
• Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.

When 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 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 states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.