Occupational Therapist

Avera McKennan; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires

Employer matching retirement up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Student Loan Repayment program

Job summary

Avera is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a Regular Work position in a team-oriented environment. You will deliver occupational therapy services, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate with the care team to support patients from pediatric through geriatric ages.

The role emphasizes direct patient care, documentation, and collaboration with therapists, nurses, and physicians to promote moving health forward.

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
• 1-3 years clinical patient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for patients needing occupational therapy services.
• Evaluates assigned patients using records, interviews, observations, and team input.
• Provides direct therapy to patients in various settings to meet treatment goals.
• Prepares documentation such as evaluation results and progress notes.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, and the care team about patient status and needs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and supports patient-centered care.
• Participates in department program development and clinical intern supervision.

Job description

Location & Contract

Location: Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing 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.

$32.25 - $48.50

Position Highlights

Anticipated start date will be January 2027.

This position includes rotating holidays with possible weekend work.

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.

About Avera

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 in the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services implementing specific treatment programs 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.
• Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
• Plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
• Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
• 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.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
• 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.

Essential Qualifications and Education

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

• Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice.
• Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1-3 years clinical patient experience.

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.
• Student Loan Repayment: Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.