Occupational Therapist (OT) - Full-time - Acute

**May be eligiblefor a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus**

Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nations 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture: Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to join their Acute professional team.

Avera Highlights:

• PTO on Day 1 of your employment!
• Options available for free health insurance
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Averas Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Gain hands-on experience in care working alongside nurses and other professionals who are passionate about creating a positive impact.
• Avera is a teaching hospital and affiliate with several Universities for both Level 1 and Level 2 Fieldwork students.

Job Summary

Responsible forthe daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services and implementing specific treatment programs for individualpatients and patient groups according to the principlesof occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.

PositionHighlights:

• You will work with a variety of patients including Orthopedics (Trauma & Electives), Neuro, Cardiopulmonary,Medical/Surgical, Poly Trauma, Oncology, Transplants, and Early Mobility in the Intensive Care Unit
• You will play a vital role in working with a knowledgeable medical and interdisciplinary teams.
• You will have access to a free MedBridge subscription for online CEU's and ability to build individualized HEP's for patients.
• We are a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our OT's play a vital role in the success of our patients.
• We are a growing OT team that meets the diverse acute needs across four Averafacilities in Sioux Falls:McKennan Hospital, Specialty Hospital, Behavioral Health Hospital, and the Heart Hospital.

Schedule:

• Day Shift; Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; Full Time; 80 hours/2 weeks
• Weekend Rotation - Every 4th;
  • Days off before and after your scheduled weekend; Schedules are posted in advance
• Holidays: 1 - 2 times/year

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Licensed in the State of South Dakota as an Occupational Therapist required.
• This position requires a valid driver's license and the employee is insurable by the Avera Health automobile insurance carrier.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

• $30.25 - $45.75 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?