Occupational Therapist (OT) - Nursing Home - PRN

Company: Avera Health
Location: Yankton
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Nursing Home - PRN at Avera Health summary:
As an Occupational Therapist (OT) at Avera Majestic Bluffs, I am responsible for delivering tailored therapy services to patients in a nursing home setting. My role involves evaluating patient needs, implementing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patients' health outcomes. I also participate in professional development and program improvement to ensure high-quality care in accordance with Avera's mission.
Location:Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care CenterWorker Type:PRNWork Shift:As Needed (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$34.00 - $51.25Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief Overview

Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.

What you will do

• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
  
• Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.
  
• Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.
  
• Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
  
• Plans therapy with in the patient's individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
  
• Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
  
• Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
  
• Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.
  
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.
  
• Participates in program development of the department.
  Essential Qualifications
  
  The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
  
  Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
  
  
  • Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
    Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
    
    
    • 1-3 years clinical patient care experience
      Expectations and Standards
      
      
      • Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
        
      • Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
        
      • Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
        
      • Maintain confidentiality.
        
      • Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
        
      • Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
        Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
        
        Keywords:
        occupational therapy, patient care, health services, rehabilitation, multidisciplinary team, nursing home, treatment plans, geriatrics, therapy services, patient evaluation
        

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