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Avera Health·Yankton, South Dakota
Occupational Therapist · $34 - $51/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted allied health roles in Yankton, South Dakota rates. This role sits in the 72nd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 8% above the Yankton, South Dakota median for allied health roles.
Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services, including evaluating patients and implementing individualized treatment programs. Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve treatment goals and maintain high standards of care.
You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.
What you will do
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services.
Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.
Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals.
Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.
Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
Plans therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
Requires an active occupational therapy license in the state of practice. Preferred qualifications include 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.
Communicates effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
Shares new knowledge with co-workers.
Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.
Participates in program development of the department.
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1-3 years clinical patient care experience
Expectations and Standards
You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.
Market context
Occupational Therapist roles in South Dakota are often driven by rehabilitation needs across pediatric and adult populations, so employers look for candidates who can adapt care to different ages and functional goals. These positions can be competitive because they require both growth-and-development knowledge and rehab experience across age groups. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show experience with both pediatric and adult care settings.