Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care role in Sioux Falls, SD. This contract position runs for 13 weeks with a day shift and 8-hour hours per shift.

The OT will treat patients across ages and diagnoses, perform evaluations, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan discharge. Qualified candidates will have at least 2 years of OT experience and hold a BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience.
• BLS Certification.
• Must be able to manage a high-volume caseload with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy treatment for patients across ages and diagnoses (including orthopedic, neurological, and general medical conditions).
• Evaluate and update treatment plans based on patient progress and medical status.
• Coordinate discharge planning and communicate with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Occupational Therapist

Specialty: Acute Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day Shift

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Not required to submit

Certifications: BLS Certification

Must-Have: Flexibility, strong critical thinking skills

Description:The Acute Care Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing individualized occupational therapy treatment for patients.This role requires knowledge of age-related treatments and evaluations to meet patient needs.The therapist may work with individuals of all ages and various diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, and general medical disorders.Evaluation and ongoing assessment of treatment plans are essential, particularly for medically complex and unstable patients.Knowledge of normal and abnormal vital signs, monitoring methods, and medical equipment is necessary for success.The Occupational Therapist must recommend appropriate discharge destinations based on patient needs.Managing a high-volume caseload and dynamic schedule is critical, often requiring rescheduling and prioritization.Flexibility and problem-solving skills are important as challenges arise in a fast-paced environment.Effective communication with the interdisciplinary team is essential to ensure patient safety, facilitate scheduling, and promote discharge planning.The Occupational Therapist functions within the scope and standards of practice as outlined by the relevant governing body.Supervision of certified occupational therapy assistants, aides, and students may be required during patient care.Cancellation policy allows for client cancellations up to 12 hours every 13 weeks.Charting system utilized is computerized.A valid license is not necessary for submission.