7 South Dakota Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs
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Special Requests: Resume must include detailed duties, hospital size, unit size, trauma level (if applicable), patient ratio, and teaching facility for each employment history entry. Any employment gaps greater than 30 days must be explained. At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job. Must disclose any previous Sanford Health employment within the submission for a DNU check. Previous Sanford Health, Good Samaritan Society, or Marshfield Clinic Health System employment requires a full 6 months off before submission. Skills checklist cannot contain any N/As; all lines must have a numerical rating.
Unit Details: Inpatient acute care and rehab setting. Average caseload is 4-5 patients per day, depending on volume. General duties include evaluations, treatment interventions, team conferences, modalities if able to perform, documentation, and FIMs. Treats patients of all ages with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical diagnoses. Evaluates and treats medically complex and often medically unstable patients. Responsible for recommending appropriate discharge destinations. High-volume, dynamic caseload across multiple hospital areas with frequent reprioritization and rescheduling due to new orders, patient pain, procedures, nursing cares, and patient rest time. Uses UE Bioness and Dynavision. May supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and students.
Shift & Scheduling: Mon-Fri schedule. No call required. Weekends required: 1 weekend/month.
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Travel Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Occupational Therapists care for patients with conditions that can interfere with daily activities, such as surgical procedures, arthritis, neurological diseases (for instance, stroke and multiple sclerosis), injuries related to an accident, and developmental conditions. Examples of job responsibilities for Occupational Therapists are patient assessment and developing a plan of care. The care plan may include exercises, how to use assistive devices, and strategies tailored to the person’s role at work and home. Occupational Therapists, who may supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, obtain certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. In addition, the American Occupational Therapy Association offers Occupational Therapists the opportunity to achieve board certification or specialty certification in certain areas. The average annual salary for Occupational Therapists in the United States is more than $95,000.
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs in South Dakota
Occupational Therapists (often abbreviated as OT) are in demand in many areas of the United States, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than average growth job growth over the next several years. Travel Occupational Therapist jobs can be found in hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and home health agencies. Job descriptions for Occupational Therapists typically focus on their role in helping patients with injuries, illness, or disabilities to better participate in their daily activities, whether at work, home, or play. Occupational Therapists can make a significant difference in people’s quality of life by helping them be as independent as possible. Apply today to land your perfect travel Occupational Therapist job.
