Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Good Samaritan Society; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society in Albert Lea, MN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Skilled Rehab and Home Health team. This full-time role covers multiple facilities including the Comforcare Skilled Nursing Facility in Austin, MN and Good Samaritan Society St. Ansgar, IA, with travel between sites.

You will assess clients and design therapy plans to improve functional independence, address cognitive or psychosocial needs, and document outcomes per department guidelines.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in state(s) of practice.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• BLS certification required within 60 days of employment.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments.
• Help clients/patients/residents develop, maintain and recover abilities for daily living tasks.
• Document evaluation results and establish/modify therapeutic plans to improve outcomes.
• May supervise assistants and provide ongoing education to peers.

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: Gss Mn Albert Lea Ctr
Location: Albert Lea, MN
Address: 75507 240th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Starting Rate: $32.50 - $52.00

Department Details

The Skilled Rehab and Home Health at Good Samaritan SE MN seeks to hire a Occupational Therapist to join our team. The position is Full time, 35-40hrs per week, M-F(weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), Covering the Comforcare Skilled Nursing Facility in Austin MN and Good Samaritan Society St. Ansgar, Iowa, assist as needed in GSS Albert Lea and Home Health. Currently we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New Grads Welcome! Looking to hire a candidate who con compliment our team. Paid travel and mileage between facilities, great team support. Supervisor on site, Medbridge for Individual Exercise Programs and CEUs, Generous benefit package.

Job Summary

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.

Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.

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

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• work/life balance benefits
• a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance

Good Samaritan 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 .

Good Samaritan 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].

Good Samaritan 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-0261415
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No