OT (Occupational Therapist)

MUST note in submission if clinician has ever worked for Sanford Health. If clinician previously worked with Sanford, they must have an end date 6 months prior to their submission date.All clinicians must badge in and out at facility Dress/Scrubs: Polo (Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, Chocolate Brown) or business casual.This location does not accept local travelers with permanent addresses within 80 milesGeneral job duties. Types of procedures required. This is for an acute care occupational therapist. Job Description Summary: 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. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.). Charting is done via the electronic medical record: EPIC Required skills and minimum years of experience. Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist. Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc) : Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist. Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) Shift or schedule requirements. (Will the employee ever work alone? Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required?) Shifts will be Monday-Friday 40 hours per week 8:30am-5pm. Occasional weekend every 4-6 weeks. Floating to over units/departments/locations. (If so, to which units/departments?): This position will be acute care therapist at the Sanford Medical Center. Dress Code: Grey scrubs or business casual. Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program. Manager will assist with Sanford specific training. Appropriate orientation is done by orientation preceptors, who will be PT and OT colleagues that help with training and orientation.

Created: 2026-03-10