Occupational Therapist

Avera; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Employer retirement match 5%

Career development mentorship

Job summary

Avera is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to coordinate and deliver OT services at the Yankton, SD campus. You will implement evidence-based treatment plans for diverse patient groups, collaborating with rehab, medical, and nursing teams to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires an active OT license and 1–3 years of clinical experience; a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 may be available along with student loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with active state license
• 1–3 years clinical patient care experience preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors from infant to geriatrics as per guidelines.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs; evaluate patients using multiple data sources.
• Uses activities to promote health and achieve treatment goals; adjust plans based on ongoing evaluations.
• Provides direct therapy services in various settings and coordinates with rehab, medical, and nursing teams.
• Plans therapy in coordination with patient’s physical, emotional, and intellectual needs and care plans.
• Prepares documentation such as evaluation results, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Communicates with patient, family, physician, and team about status and needs.
• Establishes rapport with interdisciplinary team and families during the intervention program.
• Promotes professional growth through education programs and mentoring; participates in student internships.
• Participates in department program development.

Skills

Age-appropriate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Documentation

Education

Active OT license (state)

Job description

Yankton, SD

Hartington, NE

Full time

Location:

Avera Sacred Heart Pavilion

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.

$34.00 - $51.25

Position Highlights

May eligible for a $15,000 sign on bonus!

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.

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 for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program 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 with in 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

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 care 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 You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

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.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.