Occupational Therapist (OT)

Proforma Health; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day one

Retirement contributions

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Proforma Health in Mitchell, SD seeks an occupational therapist to coordinate and deliver therapy, develop individualized plans, and assess patient conditions. The role involves evaluating patients, implementing interventions, and documenting progress across multiple settings to support patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team, participate in program development, and pursue professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active occupational therapy license in the practice state.
• Strong communication skills and visual acuity.
• Preferred 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and uphold safety and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver occupational therapy services and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate patients using diverse methods and adjust interventions.
• Provide direct therapy across settings, aligning with patients' physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Prepare documentation including evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participate in program development and contribute to departmental initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and supervise interns or students.

Skills

Active OT license

Strong communication

Clinical experience (1-3 yrs)

Team collaboration & confidentiality

Job description

Role Overview:

Responsible for coordinating and delivering occupational therapy services, focusing on patient conditions and health diagnoses. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans, evaluates patients through various methods, and adjusts interventions based on ongoing assessments. Provides direct therapy in different settings, ensuring strategies align with patients' physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities.

Key Duties

• Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific factors from infants to geriatrics.
• Gather data, evaluate patients, and develop personalized treatment programs.
• Use activities to promote health and achieve treatment goals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Prepare documentation including evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participate in program development and contribute to departmental initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and supervise interns or students.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active occupational therapy license in the practice state.
• Effective communication skills and visual acuity.
• Preferred 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and uphold safety and confidentiality standards.

Additional Information:

The role offers competitive pay, potential sign-on bonus, and benefits like PTO from day one, retirement contributions, and career development opportunities. Commitment to compassion, professionalism, and adherence to legal and safety standards is essential.