Occupational Therapist

State of South Dakota; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 49,827 - 66,427; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with $0 premium

Generous vacation and sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Job summary

The State of South Dakota is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Yankton, SD. The successful candidate will conduct, coordinate, and guide occupational therapy services to enhance patients' quality of life. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in South Dakota.

This position offers competitive pay between $36.17 and $48.22 hourly based on qualifications and experience, along with excellent health benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be or eligible to be registered as an Occupational Therapist via NBCOT.
• Licensed with the South Dakota State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports of patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and guides occupational therapy services.
• Evaluates patients’ conditions and establishes treatment programs.
• Supervises students and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Occupational Therapy methods

Trauma informed care principles

Patient rapport establishment

Therapeutic treatment sessions

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist certification

Job description

Overview

Job ID: 36219
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location: Yankton, SD
Salary: $36.17-$48.22 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: MA
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary

Conducts, coordinates, guides, and provides occupational therapy services, to improve the patients' level of functioning and quality of life.

Licenses And Certifications

Must be or eligible to be registered as an Occupational Therapist through the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and licensed with the South Dakota State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

Knowledge Of

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• the methods, techniques, and purposes of Occupational Therapy as they apply to a given rehabilitative setting;
• trauma informed care and recovery principles as applicable to Occupational Therapy with individuals across the lifespan;
• new developments in the field of Occupational Therapy;
• the care and operation of occupational therapy equipment.

Ability To

• establish rapport with patients and staff;
• evaluate the condition of patients in relation to Occupational Therapy and establish an appropriate treatment program;
• conduct therapeutic treatment sessions in group or individual format with patients;
• maintain accurate records and reports of patient treatment and progress;
• supervise the work of students and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants as assigned to shared caseloads

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=44K

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

\"An Equal Opportunity Employer\"