Outpatient Occupational Therapist

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Primary Location

Sturgis, SD USA

Department

STH Occupational Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Starting Pay Rate Range

$34.08 - $42.60

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary:

It commences with the heart. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Monument Health, your daily mission is to be recognized as a crucial team member providing caring and patient-focused assistance. Within this atmosphere, you will encounter a culture built on collaboration, professionalism, respect, and above all a transformative profession. Your influence will be felt each day.

As an Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, the priority is to work collaboratively to execute patient care and operational tasks effectively for the department with a positive mindset. Delivering occupational therapy services at off-site locations where needed. Contributing actively as a healthcare team member by performing designated tasks, assigned activities, and functions you have been educated on in adherence to Monument Health's regulations to meet patient needs.

Monument Health aims to foster teamwork, encourage open communication, celebrate diversity, and display empathy consistently. Always doing what is right is a core principle we stand by. If you support these values, we look forward to having you on board.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Applies proper critical thinking and judgment in providing patient care. Executes all treatment strategies based on approved national, departmental, and evidence-based criteria. Delivers treatment that meets or exceeds departmental performance expectations.
• Documenting in a timely and accurate fashion to meet department standards for demonstrating medical necessity.
• Handles the necessary paperwork for billing, accurate charges, and approvals. Illustrates adept time management following departmental productivity norms.
• Demonstrates proactive behavior in individual career advancement. Successfully fulfills all necessary education requirements set by Monument Health and for licensure/certification in a timely manner. Actively advocates for the profession within Monument Health and in the broader community.
• Includes and educates the patient, family, and caregivers in treatment processes, goal setting, and discharge planning as required.
• Abides by the agreed-upon occupational therapy treatment plan and consults with the primary occupational therapist on any necessary adjustments or difficulties.
• Undertake any other duties as instructed.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - Bachelors: Occupational Therapy

Certification - Occupational Therapist (OT) - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Preferred:

Education - Masters: Occupational Therapy

Physical Requirements:

Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Rehabilitation

Job Family

Occupational Therapy

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

PRN

64

Monument Health Sturgis Hospital

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