Occupational Therapist - Home Health

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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: 12th & Kiwanis
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 2710 W 12th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

40.00
Salary Range: $34.00 - $52.00
Pay Info: $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Sanford Home Health has a team of experienced, dedicated healthcare professionals to help you stay in your home and still receive expert medical care. We are an agency that provides quality outcomes and has an engaged and supportive environment. You will be required to drive to patients’ homes within a 40‑mile radius outside of Sioux Falls, however the majority of the work will be in Sioux Falls.

Mileage reimbursement is offered at the federal level.

Home health services are appropriate for:

• Individuals who have recently been discharged from a hospital or skilled nursing facility and are recuperating, but not fully recovered.
• People who require education about a recently diagnosed illness or medical condition.
• Since 1965, we have provided home health services to Sioux Falls and are proud to continue to offer expert care. Sanford Home Health provides services in Sioux Falls, SD, Vermillion, SD.

Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupational life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; develops realistic therapy goals and administers appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client/patient/resident information for evaluation, establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary.

Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age‑related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.

May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses 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.

Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post‑acute, long‑term care, and home health care environments.

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities):
  Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• When applicable, may require a valid driver’s…