Careers With Purpose
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.
Facility GSS MN Stillwater Ctr Location Stillwater MN Address 1119 Owens St N Stillwater MN 55082 USA Shift 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40.00 Salary Range 32.50 - 52.00 Department Details Busy 31 bed post acute TCU with a variety of patient diagnoses. Consistent therapy team. Would be working with another OTR onsite. Schedule: days M-F.
Job Summary
Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform tasks in clients/patients/residents occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional cognitive or behavioral impairments.
Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents, developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents clients/patients/residents information for evaluation, establishes therapeutic plans, and modifies them if necessary.
Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organizations.
Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department, including but not limited to providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, public organizations, etc.
May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the areas of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.
Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute long-term care and home health care environments.
Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the states 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 a valid drivers 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
The Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include:
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The Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer/MF 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 talents@sanfordhealth.org.
The Good Samaritan 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-0246719
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No