Occupational Therapist

CHI; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 48,946 - 72,806; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to help patients regain independence and quality of life in the Minot area. You will assess diverse patients, develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and documenting thoroughly.

You will also teach new skills, train in adaptive equipment, and support patients returning to work as part of a high-volume care delivery model. Must be licensed in ND and hold BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by AOTA and ACHEA
• Home health experience required
• ND OT license required
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
• Driver’s License: ND must be held by candidate

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s functional status and home environment to identify barriers to independence
• Develop treatment plans and set goals for improved function
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and document thoroughly
• Provide instruction for daily activities and retraining as needed
• Fabricate splints or instruct on adaptive equipment usage to improve function
• Train patients in use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices

Skills

Home health experience

Basic Life Support CPR

Driver’s License ND

Education

Graduate from accredited OT program

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. This position will serve the Minot area. Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients. To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player.

• Evaluate patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) and also evaluate home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living, identifies equipment needs and participates in the development of the total plan of care
• For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with Organization policy
• Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Organization professionals
• May teach new skills or retrain patient in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with Organization policy
• May fabricate splints and instruct patient in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association
• Home health experience
• Occupational Therapist: ND
• Basic Life Support - CPR
• Driver’s License: ND

Pay Range

$35.53 - $52.85 /hour