Occupational Therapist - Woodsedge - Full-Time Day

Sanford Health; Walker (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in the United States is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their compassionate therapy care team. You will be responsible for assessing and treating residents/patients, and developing realistic therapy goals while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. This full-time position offers a sign-on bonus, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of practice.
• Preferably certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for residents and patients.
• Evaluate abilities of residents/patients and develop therapy goals.
• Document resident's/patient's information and establish therapeutic plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Knowledge of therapy techniques

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist

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: Woodsedge
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1000 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $31.50 - $44.00
Pay Info: Sign On Bonus: $15,000/2 year or $20,000/3 year commitment

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 state of South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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- or send an email to .

Sanford Health 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-

Job Function: Allied Health