Sanford Health·East Grand Forks, Minnesota
The Occupational Therapist assesses clients and designs treatment plans to help them recover their ability to perform daily tasks. They conduct evaluations, provide interventions, and document progress while adhering to clinical guidelines.
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Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 16
$32.50 - $52.00
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.
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Candidates must have appropriate education and state licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Basic Life Support certification is required within the first 60 days of employment, and new graduates with a temporary license may be considered.
Market context
Minnesota allied-health employers often look for licensed physical therapists with solid clinical experience, so demand can be steady but competition is strongest for candidates who already meet state licensure and experience thresholds. These roles are competitive because employers value accredited training, a valid Minnesota Physical Therapy Board license, and hands-on practice in patient care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and highlight your full-time experience clearly before applying.