Occupational Therapist - Full Time

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel between facilities

Team support

Generous benefits

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist for a full-time role covering the SE MN Good Samaritan facilities and surrounding sites. The OT will evaluate, plan and implement therapy programs, coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team, and travel between facilities with paid mileage.

New grads welcome; BLS and NBCOT considerations apply. Responsibilities include documenting progress, adhering to department guidelines, and supporting patients in post-acute and home health

Qualifications

• Licensed OT in the practicing state.
• NBCOT certification may be required or preferred.
• BLS for healthcare providers within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and design OT treatments to improve activities of daily living.
• Perform evaluations, set realistic goals, and administer OT programs.
• Educate clients and caregivers to improve functional outcomes.
• Document findings and maintain regulatory compliance.
• May supervise assistants and students; work across post-acute, long-term care and home health.

Skills

Licensed OT

BLS certification

Willingness to travel

Education

Occupational Therapist license

Job description

Position Details

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00 $20,000 sign-on bonus (eligibility requirements apply)! Union Position: No

Department Details The Skilled Rehab and Home Health at Good Samaritan SE MN seeks to hire an 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.

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.

Job Description

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. 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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

About Sanford Health

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

About Good Samaritan

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.