Occupational Therapist (OT) | Pediatrics

Live Well Homecare; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment options

Paid time off from day one

Retirement matching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Mitchell, SD is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services for patients across the lifespan, from infants to seniors. You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans and deliver direct therapy in diverse settings to support functional outcomes.

Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will document progress, communicate needs with families and stakeholders, and participate in ongoing professional development and

Qualifications

• Active occupational therapy license in the practice state.
• Knowledge of age-specific factors and therapy principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional growth and adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Delivering direct therapy in various functional settings using appropriate strategies.
• Coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure effective care.
• Documenting evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports accurately.
• Communicating patient progress and needs effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Participating in professional development, program development, and mentoring students/interns.

Skills

Active OT license

Age-specific therapy

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services tailored to patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on patient assessments and ongoing evaluations.
• Delivering direct therapy in various functional settings using appropriate strategies.
• Coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure effective care.
• Documenting evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports accurately.
• Communicating patient progress and needs effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Participating in professional development, program development, and mentoring students/interns.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Active occupational therapy license in the practice state.
• Strong knowledge of age-specific factors and therapy principles.
• Effective communication, visual acuity, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional growth and adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Preferred qualifications include:

• 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.

Additional information:

• Offers competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and student loan repayment options.
• Supports work-life balance with benefits such as paid time off from day one, retirement matching, and career development opportunities.
• Values a compassionate, collaborative, and compliant work environment.