Occupational Therapist - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

CE opportunities

Formal mentoring for new staff

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society/ Sanford Health Fargo is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess residents and patients, helping them develop, maintain and recover daily living skills. You may supervise assistants, aides and students while coordinating with providers, case managers and families. Licensed in the state of practice as an Occupational Therapist is required.

NBCOT certification is preferred when applicable. A valid driver’s license and BLS within 60 days may be needed.

Qualifications

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.
• NBCOT certification when applicable.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• In North Dakota/South Dakota/Iowa/Minnesota, new graduates with temporary license may be considered.

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.

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (ND)

Tools

NBCOT certification

Job description

Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Starting Rate: $31.00 - $46.50

Department Details

flexible schedule

CE opportunities

Formal mentoring for new staff

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0241380
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No