Occupational Therapist - Full Time

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Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Salary Range: $32.50 - $52.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

The Skilled Rehab team at Good Samaritan Algona and Forest City seeks to hire a Occupational Therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 30-35 hours per week, M-F (weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), covering the Skilled Nursing Facilities. Currently, we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed! We are transitioning these locations to an in-house therapy model from contract use. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team. We have amazing qualities with being in-house including:
In-House Therapy Model – One Team
-We believe in individualized treatment plans and frequency to the benefit of all our patients
-Improved collaboration with each facility being under the same organization
Christian Based Organization
-Workplace culture that allows people to do the greatest amount of good for those they serve
Competitive Benefits
-Including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching up to 5% and more
-Annual Merit Raises
-Sanford Perks including phone, hotel, merchandise discounts and more
-PTO Paid and Unpaid
-1 large bank – holidays, sick time, etc.
Generous PTO accrual with increased accrual rates at 3 and 7 years of service
-Weekend and Night Incentive Pay
-6 EAP visits-Vital Life
-Fitness Center Reimbursement
-Volunteer Day
Manageable Productivity Standards
-Credit for Evaluation Time
-Credit for Group and Concurrent Time
-Individualized Building Productivity
-Flexible Scheduling
Continuing Performance Improvement and Career Growth
-Continuing Education with yearly MedBridge and/or speechpathology.com subscription for full and part-time employees
-MedBridge home exercise program for all employees
-Senior Therapist Clinical Achievement Program (STCAP)
-Specialty Certifications
-Clinical Instructor for Students
-Leadership Development
-Annual Budget (includes: PT/OT/SLP Month Celebrations, Employee Recognition, Group Supplies, Equipment Needs)
Clinical Specialist Team
-Improved Local and Regional Support
-Mentorship/Preceptor Program
-Lunch and Learns
-Rehab Champion
-Therapy Governing Council

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 client’s/patient’s/resident's occupations of life.

Job Description

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 client's/patient's/resident's 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. 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. 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 organization. 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 payer