Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Avera St Luke's-Therapy Center

Aberdeen, SD 57401

Posted 10 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time

  • Industry

    Healthcare

  • Job Description

    Occupational Therapist - PRN

    Join the team at Avera!

    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,various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

    Avera is currently seeking Occupational Therapist (OT) looking to deliver the best possible care in Averas patient-focused settings.

    Avera St. Luke's Named Top 20 Rural Community Hospital

    Avera Ranked 1st in Nation for Long-Term Care Resident Experience

    Position Highlights:

    • Career Growth: Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further theireducation in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.
    • Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.

    Job Summary

    • The Occupational Therapist is accountable for evaluating, planning, and executing all aspects of Occupational Therapy, infant through geriatric, with disabilities, disorders, and injuries to develop and restore maximal functional level.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customers status.
    • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
    • In Swingbed, the primary caseload is 18 and older, pediatrics caseload is birth to 21, with occasional coverage for patients in other age ranges.

    Education and/or Experience

    • Masters Degree is required.
    • Doctorate Degree is preferred.
    • 0-6 months experience is required.
    • 1-2 years experience is preferred.
    • Valid Driver's License is required.

    CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS

    • Must be currently licensed to practice Occupational Therapy by the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
    • BLS (Basic Life Support) is required.
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is preferred.

    Work Schedule

    • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm as needed; PRN

    Pay

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

    • $31.75 - $48.00

    What Makes Avera Special?

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