Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

Bemidji; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Job summary

Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess residents and patients, helping them develop, maintain, and recover life skills. You will supervise assistants and interact with providers, case managers, and families as part of a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes strong communication, compassion, and a commitment to evidence-based practice within a supportive interdisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the practicing state.
• NBCOT certification preferred for certain facilities.
• BLS certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents and patients.
• Evaluates abilities and develops realistic therapy goals.
• Documents patient information and establishes therapeutic plans.
• Provides education to enhance understanding and improve outcomes.
• Demonstrates current research in daily treatment.
• Provides ongoing education to peers in the area of expertise.

Skills

Good communication

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Job description

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $33.00 - $46.50
Pay Info: Sign on Bonus: Up to $50,000

Supportive interdisciplinary team with significant amount of clinical experience; vibrant community; new/updated treatment spaces; very positive peer relationships.

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.

Additional Postings available from Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota