Sanford Health·Hastings, Nebraska
The therapist assesses clients and designs occupational therapy treatments to help them develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform daily life tasks. This involves conducting evaluations, providing interventions for functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments, and establishing/modifying realistic therapy goals.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
$32.50 - $52.00 $10,000 sign-on bonus!
The inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation team at Good Samaritan Hastings Perkins Pavilion and Grand Island Village, seeks to hire a Occupational Therapist to join our team.
The position is full time, 30-40 hours per week, M-F(weekends/weekdays/holidays can be flexible), covering Hastings/Grand Island Skilled Nursing Facilities and with occasional outpatient treatment.
orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls/gait, cervical/back pain, vertigo, and pelvic floor conditions. We are looking to hire a candidate who can complement our team.
Paid travel between locations and mileage reimbursement.
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.
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 payers, public organizations, etc.
May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership.
Performs other related duties as requested by manager.
Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and home health care environments.
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Candidates must possess the appropriate education level and be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state(s) of practice, with NBCOT certification preferred for Sanford Health Facilities. Basic Life Support certification is required or must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
Market context
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