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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing, Home Health

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state or states of practice.
  • For work at a Sanford Health facility (not required but preferred for Good Samaritan Society facilities), must be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy.
  • A valid driver's license may be required, depending on facility and location.
  • Must obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications.
  • Basic Life Support for health care providers is required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
  • In South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates who are in the process of board testing may be considered with a temporary license.

Responsibilities

  • Assess clients, patients, and residents and design occupational therapy treatments to help them develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform daily-life occupations.
  • Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for people with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments.
  • Evaluate clients' physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities; develop realistic therapy goals and administer appropriate occupational therapy programs.
  • Document evaluation information, establish therapeutic plans, and modify plans when necessary.
  • Educate clients to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
  • Use appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations based on client needs, and incorporate current research into daily treatment.
  • Treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders as applicable.
  • Document care in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet regulatory requirements.
  • Provide the level of treatment associated with the therapist's specialty and follow accepted clinical practice guidelines of the professional organization.
  • Accept variable work schedules and assignments.
  • Participate in activities that promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
  • Interact with providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, and public organizations.
  • As requested, supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient or resident care, treatment, or other services.
  • Provide ongoing education and training to peers in areas of expertise as determined by department leadership.
  • Perform other related duties as requested by the manager.
  • Depending on facility and location, provide care in post-acute, long-term-care, and home-health environments.

Desired Qualifications

  • National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy certification is preferred when working at a Sanford Health facility; it is not required for Good Samaritan Society facilities.

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.5M
Headquarters
Fargo, ND
Founded
1894

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