Occupational Therapist | Inpatient

Avera Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 46,838 - 70,602; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Student Loan Repayment

PTO available day 1

Job summary

Avera Health seeks an Occupational Therapist at Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD. The role includes coordinating occupational therapy services and implementing tailored treatment programs focused on individual patient needs.

Successful candidates will possess an active license and ideally have 1-3 years of clinical experience, driving compassionate care and promoting health through various therapy services.

At Avera, join a supportive team dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Active occupational therapy license in the state of practice upon hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of age-specific care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver occupational therapy services.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs.
• Evaluate assigned patients effectively.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Individualized treatment program development

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Occupational Therapy License

1-3 years clinical patient care experience

Job description

Location: Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $34.00 - $51.25

Position Highlights

• Sign-On Bonus! New grads may be eligible for up to $10,000 sign on bonus or $15,000 with a 3-year commitment.
• Student Loan Repayment: Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

Brief Overview

Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing a specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.

What you will do

• Demonstrate knowledge of age‑specific factors and perform satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services.
• Evaluate assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.
• Use selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals.
• Establish and modify intervention goals and strategies for patients/treatment program based on ongoing evaluations.
• Provide direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
• Plan therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
• Prepare documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
• Communicate effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
• Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in‑service meetings, workshops, etc. Share new knowledge with co‑workers.
• Evaluate and monitor clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.
• Participate in program development of the department.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board: An active license in the state of practice upon hire.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

• 1-3 years clinical patient care experience.

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email.