Occupational Therapist (OT)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an Occupational Therapist to coordinate and deliver therapy services across acute care, outpatient, and long-term care settings. You will create individualized treatment plans, deliver direct therapy, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to promote patient health.

The role emphasizes comprehensive documentation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and ongoing professional development, including mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Active occupational therapy license in the practice state.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, from infants to geriatrics.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and safety regulations.
• Preferred 1-3 years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
• Provides direct therapy using appropriate activities and strategies to promote health and meet treatment goals.
• Evaluates patients, gathers data, and modifies interventions accordingly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members regarding patient progress and needs.
• Prepares documentation such as evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team efforts and program development.
• Maintains professional growth through ongoing education and mentoring students.

Job description

Role: Occupational Therapist responsible for coordinating and delivering therapy services across various settings, including acute care, outpatient, and long-term care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments.
• Provides direct therapy using appropriate activities and strategies to promote health and meet treatment goals.
• Evaluates patients, gathers data, and modifies interventions accordingly.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members regarding patient progress and needs.
• Prepares documentation such as evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team efforts and program development.
• Maintains professional growth through ongoing education and mentoring students.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active occupational therapy license in the practice state.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations, from infants to geriatrics.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to ethical standards, patient confidentiality, and safety regulations.
• Preferred 1-3 years of clinical experience.

Key Duties

Providing patient-centered therapy, developing treatment strategies, collaborating with healthcare teams, maintaining documentation, and participating in departmental growth and education initiatives.