Occupational Therapist (OT) | Pediatrics

Provident Behavioral Health; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver and coordinate patient-centered therapy services. You will assess needs, develop personalized treatment plans, deliver therapy, and document progress within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires a current OT license in the state of practice, ability to work with diverse age groups, strong communication and documentation skills, and commitment to professional development and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Active occupational therapy license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse age groups (infants to geriatrics).
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and safety/compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs based on patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Provides direct therapy using various strategies and functional settings.
• Plans interventions tailored to patients’ physical, emotional, and intellectual needs, aligning with multidisciplinary care plans.
• Prepares documentation such as evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and reports.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members regarding patient progress and needs.
• Establishes rapport and collaborates within an interdisciplinary team, including participating in program development and educational activities.
• Participates in professional growth activities and supervises clinical internships.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Active OT license in SD

Job description

Role: Occupational Therapist responsible for delivering and coordinating patient-centered occupational therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs based on patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Provides direct therapy using various strategies and functional settings.
• Plans interventions tailored to patients’ physical, emotional, and intellectual needs, aligning with multidisciplinary care plans.
• Prepares documentation such as evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and reports.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members regarding patient progress and needs.
• Establishes rapport and collaborates within an interdisciplinary team, including participating in program development and educational activities.
• Participates in professional growth activities and supervises clinical internships.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active occupational therapy license in the state of practice.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse age groups, from infants to geriatrics.
• Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to professional development and adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Key Duties

• Assess and evaluate patient needs and develop personalized treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy services and modify interventions as needed.
• Document patient progress and communicate with the care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and participate in departmental initiatives.