Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Oyate Health Center is an outpatient ambulatory clinic with a full range of services that serves approximately 22,000 Native Americans. The primary purpose of this role is direct patient-care with adults and/or pediatrics to maximize functional abilities. The Occupational Therapist independently develops and implements treatment programs, using judgment to modify care in response to changing medical conditions.

• High professional competence in assessment, planning and execution of treatment modalities, patient education, and discharge planning for a variety of outpatient situations.
• Application of occupational therapy concepts, principles, and practices for treatment or prevention of disability or disease.
• Evaluation and treatment including expanded functional exercise programs, assistive technology, orthotic and prosthetic training, and management.
• Address pain control, restoring function, meaningful activity, daily living skills, mobility issues, fitness and strength, balance, coordination, cognitive function, adaptive equipment, etc.
• Direct assistants and technicians; coordinate care and ensure quality patient care.
• Consult with medical or clinical staff regarding therapy and patient progress.
• Assist supervisor and staff with rehabilitation administrative tasks and projects.
• Participate in clinical research and specialty clinics.
• Use personal computer and job‑related software; manage Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Engage in quality assurance/performance improvement activities and chart reviews.
• Provide formal and informal education, in‑services to medical staff and therapy team, and training for therapy students and technicians.
• Mentor students on chart review, presentations, and treatment techniques.

• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or Master’s with 5 years of clinical experience; or Bachelor’s with 7 years of clinical experience.
• Current unrestricted state licensure to practice in any US state or territory.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for health care providers.

Advanced board certification is preferred but not required.

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization that follows tribal preference laws. Preference will be given to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates over qualified non‑native candidates when all other qualifications are equal.

Employment is contingent upon the outcome of all required criminal background checks.

Compliance with the Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. Applicants must agree to comply with all job‑related employee health screening and immunizations before the first day. Required immunizations include MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, Tdap, and COVID‑19.

Mid‑Senior level.

Full‑time.

Health Care Provider.

Public Health.