Location:
Avera McKennan Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon
experience.
$34.00 - $51.25
Position Highlights
* May be eligible for a $30,000 Sign-On Bonus with a 3 year commitment!!
* Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student
Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money.
Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay
down your principal balance faster.
* Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other
professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
Every 4th weekend; 1-2 holidays per year
You Belong at Avera
Be 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.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and
full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
* PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
* Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
* Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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 [talent@avera.org].