Sanford Health·Austin, Minnesota
Conduct evaluations and design occupational therapy treatments to help patients recover functional, cognitive, and behavioral abilities. Document patient progress and provide education to improve functional outcomes across post-acute, long-term care, and home health environments.
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.
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$32.50 - $52.00
The Skilled Rehab and Home Health at Good Samaritan SE MN seeks to hire a Occupational Therapist to join our team.
The position is Full time, 35-40hrs per week, M-F(weekdays/weekends/holidays can be flexible), Covering the Comforcare Skilled Nursing Facility in Austin MN and Good Samaritan Society St.
Ansgar, Iowa, assist as needed in GSS Albert Lea and Home Health.
Currently we treat the following conditions: orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls, general deconditioning, and other various conditions.
New Grads Welcome!
Looking to hire a candidate who con compliment our team.
Paid travel and mileage between facilities, great team support.
Supervisor on site, Medbridge for Individual Exercise Programs and CEUs, Generous benefit package.
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.
Must possess a valid Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice and BLS certification. NBCOT certification is preferred for Sanford Health facilities, and new graduates with temporary licenses are considered in specific states.
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Market context
Occupational Therapist positions in Minnesota are typically in steady demand across schools, outpatient care, and rehab settings, especially for licensed candidates with current BLS. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for state licensure, strong documentation skills, and, at Sanford Health facilities, preferred NBCOT certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your Minnesota license status and BLS details before applying.