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Occupational Therapist - Stillwater/Inver Grove/Maplewood - Part Time

Good Samaritan Society • Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 • Posted 1 day ago

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In-person • Part-time • $31.00-$49.50/hr • Mid Level

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The Occupational Therapist at the Good Samaritan Society assesses clients, designs and conducts occupational therapy treatments to help them develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life. This role involves evaluating physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities, developing therapy goals, and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. The position offers flexible schedules for part-time hours and is located in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

Responsibilities

  • Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments.
  • Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life.
  • Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments.
  • Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents.
  • Develop realistic therapy goals and administer appropriate occupational therapy programs.
  • Document client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation.
  • Establish therapeutic plans and modify them if necessary.
  • Provide clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
  • Utilize appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents.
  • Incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
  • May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders.
  • 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.
  • Interacts 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.
  • Provides 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.

Qualifications

Required

  • 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: Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
  • When applicable, may require valid driver's license.
  • Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

About Good Samaritan Society

Good Samaritan Society is a non-profit organization that offers a wide range of senior living services, including skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation programs, along with home-based care and caregiver support. With over 200 locations in 24 states, the organization is known for its compassionate care for the elderly and individuals with disabilities, as well as its focus on quality, innovation, and improving lives.

Full Job Description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN Inver Grove Ctr

Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN

Address: 1301 50th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 20.00

Salary Range: $31.00 - $49.50

Department Details

Great location, great team, great place to work! Flexible schedules for part time hours!

Job 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. 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.

Qualifications

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 valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

In the state of South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0186883

Job Function: Allied Health

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