Occupational Therapist - $15K Sign-On + Loan Repayment

Sioux Center Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

5% employer retirement matching

Career development through mentorship

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Pavilion in Yankton, SD is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to coordinate daily therapy services and implement individualized treatment plans for patients across the age spectrum. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating adaptive treatment programs, and documenting progress while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Active license in the state of practice upon hire.
• OT license required to practice.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers occupational therapy services per patient needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
• Evaluates patients using records, interviews, observations and team input.
• Provides direct therapy in various settings.
• Plans therapy aligned with rehab, medical, and nursing plans.
• Prepares evaluation results, treatment plans, progress notes and reports.
• Communicates with patients, families, physicians and the care team.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and family for intervention programs.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and shares knowledge with teammates.
• Participates in departmental program development.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Age-specific care

Education

Active OT license in state of practice

Job description

Avera Sacred Heart Pavilion in Yankton, SD is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to coordinate daily therapy services and implement individualized treatment plans for patients across the age spectrum. The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating adaptive treatment programs, and documenting progress while ensuring safety and compliance.