Occupational Therapist - Acute | Full-Time

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Sioux Falls, SD, seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess residents and guide recovery using evidence-based treatments. You'll join Sanford Health's Acute Care team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists in a fast-paced hospital environment that values autonomy, communication, and teamwork.

This full-time position includes a 8:00 AM-4:30 PM shift, Same Day surgery rotation, and an annual sign-on bonus of $30,000.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.
• NBCOT certification required when working at Sanford Health facility.
• Obtain and maintain required department competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or within the first 60 days.
• May require a valid driver’s license where applicable.
• New graduates in ND, SD, IA, MN may be considered with a temporary license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents and patients.
• Evaluates abilities of residents/patients and develops realistic therapy goals.
• Documents resident's/patient’s information for evaluation and establishes therapeutic plans.
• Provides education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
• Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment.
• Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise.

Skills

OT licensure

NBCOT certification

BLS certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.

Facility: East Patient Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $34.00 - $46.50
Pay Info: $30,000 Sign-on AND Enhanced hourly wage!

Department Details

Work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative hospital environment where your clinical skills make an immediate impact. Sanford’s Acute Care team serves a diverse caseload including pulmonary, surgical/trauma, cardiology, renal, ortho, neuro, oncology, general medical, and ICU patients—offering unmatched variety and daily professional growth. You’ll be part of a supportive, interdisciplinary team that values autonomy, strong communication, and teamwork. With a positive culture, advanced technology, and the stability of one of the region’s largest health systems, this is a great opportunity for therapists who want to make a meaningful difference and be challenged every day.

This position is full-time 40 hours a week working 8AM-4:30PM. Includes Same Day surgery rotation where you will address needs in Same Day after normal hours. Open every day of the year so you will work on average every 4th weekend and 2 holidays/holiday weekends per year.

$30,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Job Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess residents/patients and use treatments to help them develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life. Occupational Therapists who thrive at Good Sam and Sanford are typically good communicators, compassionate, and enjoy working with people. In this Occupational Therapist role you may be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide care, treatment, or other services inside the department as well as interact with individuals outside the department like providers, case managers, family members, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents and patients

• Evaluates abilities of residents/patients and develops realistic therapy goals

• Documents resident's/patient’s information for evaluation and establishes therapeutic plans

• Provides education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes

• Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment

• Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

In the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0242590
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No