Occupational Therapist

Bemidji; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus Up to $50,000

Job summary

Sanford Health in Bemidji, MN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess residents and apply treatments to help them develop, maintain and recover daily living skills. You may supervise assistants and interact with providers, case managers and families to coordinate care.

Candidates must hold an OT license in the relevant state; NBCOT certification is preferred for certain facilities. New graduates with a temporary license may be considered; valid driver's license may be required.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.
• NBCOT certification preferred for Sanford Health facilities; may require valid driver's license.
• New graduates in the process of testing may be considered with a temporary license in MN/ND/SD/IA.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents/patients.
• Evaluates abilities and develops therapy goals.
• Documents information for evaluation and establishes plans.
• Provides education to improve functional outcomes.
• Demonstrates and applies current research into daily treatment.
• Provides ongoing education to peers in the area of expertise.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

OT licensure

NBCOT certification (preferred)

Education

OT license (state)

Job description

Facility: Woodsedge
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1000 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $33.00 - $46.50
Pay Info: Sign on Bonus! Up to $50,000

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.

Additional Postings available from Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota