Occupational Therapist - Inpatient- PRN

Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.



Facility: Bismarck Med Ctr
Location: Bismarck, ND
Address: 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $32.00 - $46.50

Department Details

Sanford Bismarck Therapy is seeking a PRN OT interested in a flexible schedule. Our innovative therapy locations offer an environment and treatment tools that foster OT’s ability to provide superior services and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Occupational therapists at Sanford Therapy are provided with training/mentorship by our experienced team. In addition to working with multiple, experienced therapists, our connection with Sanford Health provides immediate access and communication with Sanford physicians, and specialists. Apply to join our amazing team today!

Job Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess residents/patients and use treatments to help them develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life. Occupational Therapists who thrive at Good Sam and Sanford are typically good communicators, compassionate, and enjoy working with people. In this Occupational Therapist role you may be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide care, treatment, or other services inside the department as well as interact with individuals outside the department like providers, case managers, family members, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents and patients

• Evaluates abilities of residents/patients and develops realistic therapy goals

• Documents resident's/patient’s information for evaluation and establishes therapeutic plans

• Provides education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes

• Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment

• Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise

Qualifications

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/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 talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford 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-0273751
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No