Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Our Team at Avera St. Mary's Hospital!
Location: Avera St. Mary's Hospital
Worker Type: Regular
Work Shift: Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)
Pay Range: $34.00 - $51.25 (Actual pay rate dependent upon experience)
Position Highlights
Exciting Sign-On Bonus! New Grads may be eligible for up to $15,000 or $20,000 with 2 or more years of experience.
Student Loan Repayment: This position may qualify for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, helping you pay off your loans faster with an extra monthly payment of $167 (up to $10,000).
Work in diverse areas including acute care, TCU/LTC, swing bed, pediatrics, and outpatient adult.
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for our patients. Here, your contributions truly matter!
A Brief Overview
As an Occupational Therapist, you will coordinate and deliver therapy services tailored to individual patient needs, implementing treatment programs that align with our department's objectives.
What You Will Do
- Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific factors, providing care for patients from infants to geriatrics.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment programs based on comprehensive evaluations.
- Utilize activities and tasks to promote health and achieve treatment goals.
- Provide direct therapy services in various functional settings.
- Plan therapy in coordination with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress notes as required.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Foster rapport and collaboration with team members throughout the intervention process.
- Engage in professional development through educational programs and workshops.
- Participate in departmental program development and employee training.
Essential Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you must be able to work the specified hours and perform essential job functions, including effective communication and visual acuity. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience
- Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice upon hire.
Preferred Experience
- 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience.
Expectations and Standards
- Commit to Avera’s mission, vision, and core values in serving patients and the community.
- Promote values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE).
- Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment.
- Comply with safety principles and regulations.
Benefits You Need & Then Some
Avera is proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our part-time and full-time employees, supporting your journey to a balanced and healthy life:
- PTO available from day 1 for eligible hires.
- Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development through 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.