Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Current Employees:

Employees currently working within the organization should submit their applications using the internal career site accessible through logging into their Workday Account and accessing the Career feature on their main page.

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:

Beginning your day as an Occupational Therapist at Monument Health involves leading with empathy. Your position within the team is pivotal in offering patient-focused care. The work environment is characterized by collaboration, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that is life-changing. Your contributions will have a lasting impact daily.

Working as an Occupational Therapist in the outpatient services domain involves evaluating and treating individuals of different age groups to enhance their performance and self-sufficiency, with a focus on accurately documenting the care provided. Operational duties related to the Rehab Services department may also be within your scope of responsibilities. Additionally, you will be actively participating in offering occupational therapy services at outreach sites in surrounding communities, contributing to the delivery of healthcare services to a wider audience.

At Monument Health, our vision underscores the importance of collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity, all while prioritizing doing what is morally correct. We extend an invitation to those who share our vision to potentially become valued members of our team.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Coverage for medical, vision, and dental needs

*The utilization of retirement plans, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts offers individuals the opportunity to secure their financial future and address potential medical needs efficiently

*Qualifying positions have access to instant pay services

*Paid Time Off Bank Accumulation

*Options for progression and moving ahead

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Significant salary variations for eligible positions, with additional compensation offered to employees working evening, night, or weekend hours

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Exercises sound critical thinking and discernment when providing care. Executes all treatment processes in line with established national, departmental, and evidence-based regulations. Delivers treatment that complies with or exceeds the department's outcome standards.
• - Upholding departmental norms by preparing and submitting documents accurately and promptly to confirm medical necessity.
• Manages required paperwork for billing, precise charges, and authorizations. Displays adept time management according to departmental productivity expectations.
• Demonstrates initiative in personal professional growth. Ensures timely completion of all education prerequisites within the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification. Actively advocates for the profession within Monument Health and externally in the community.
• Supervision is provided in accordance with the standards outlined by state, federal, and reputable professional entities.
• Involves and instructs the patient, family, and caregivers in treatment, goal establishment, and discharge preparation when suitable.
• Adheres to all the rules and regulations set forth by insurance, accrediting organizations, as well as national and state regulatory bodies.
• Any other responsibilities as deemed necessary.

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

PRN

64 Monument Health Sturgis Hospital

Make a difference. Every day.

Monument Health embraces diversity and inclusivity, as reflected in its Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employment policy, which guarantees that all capable candidates are given fair consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.