Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Good Samaritan; Saint Ansgar (IA); On-site; USD 44,772 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Saint Ansgar, Iowa, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join their team. This position involves assessing patients and designing treatment plans to help clients recover their ability to perform daily tasks.

We offer flexibility with work schedules, paid travel between facilities, and an attractive benefits package including health and retirement plans. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with a temporary license considered.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Iowa as an Occupational Therapist.
• New graduates with a temporary license may be considered.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients and designs occupational therapy treatments.
• Helps clients recover the ability to perform daily tasks.
• Conducts evaluations for functional and cognitive impairments.

Skills

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Flexibility in work schedules

Education

Appropriate education level for licensure

Job description

Overview

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 IA St Ansgar Ctr
Location: Saint Ansgar, IA
Address: 701 E 4th St, St Ansgar, IA 50472, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Starting Rate: $32.50 - $52.00

Job 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, 35-40 hrs per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible). Coverage includes the ComfortCare Skilled Nursing Facility in Austin MN and Good Samaritan Society St. Ansgar, Iowa, with assistance as needed in GSS Albert Lea and Home Health. Currently we treat orthopedic conditions, weakness, balance/falls, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads welcome. Paid travel and mileage between facilities. Supervisor on site. Medbridge for Individual Exercise Programs and CEUs. Generous benefit package.

Responsibilities

• Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments.
• Helps clients/patients/residents develop, maintain and recover the ability to perform tasks in daily occupations.
• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments.
• Evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities; develops realistic therapy goals and administers programs.
• Documents client/patient/resident information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them as necessary.
• Provides education to clients/patients/residents to improve understanding and functional outcomes.
• Utilizes age-related treatments and evaluations relevant to clients/patients/residents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research in daily treatment.
• May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses; documents according to departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Follows accepted clinical practice guidelines of the professional organization.
• Exhibits flexibility with variable work schedules/assignments.
• Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.
• Interacts with providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. as needed.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students; provides ongoing education and training to peers as determined by leadership.
• Performs other related duties as requested by manager.
• Work focus may include post-acute, long-term care, and home health care environments depending on facility/location.

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).
• May require valid driver’s license when applicable.
• Obtains and maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• New graduates in the process of testing with the board may be considered with a temporary license in South Dakota and Iowa.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; work/life balance benefits; and a generous time off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit the URL: https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you require an accommodation for your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or email [e-mail]. Drug-free workplace policy; pre-employment drug screen and background check may be required.

Req Number: R-0261415
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No