Occupational Therapist

Role Overview

• Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments.
• Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life.
• Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments.
• Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs.
• Document client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establish therapeutic plans and modify them if necessary.
• Provide clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
• Utilize appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
• Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
• May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
• Demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements.
• Exhibit flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
• Participate in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health.
• Interact with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
• Provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.
• Perform other related duties as requested by manager.
• Work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.

Requirements

• 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.