Occupational Therapist - PEDS Therapy

Job Title: Occupational Therapist | PEDS Therapy | Fargo

City: Fargo

State: North Dakota

Department *: * Occupational Therapy-Bdwy

Job Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: Other

JOB SUMMARY

Assesses patients and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help patients to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in living and working environments. Testing and evaluating the physical and mental abilities of patients; developing realistic rehabilitation goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Modifying work and living environments based on patient assessments; teaching patients how to use adaptive equipment. Liaising with other professionals (e.g. doctors, social workers, etc.) to review evaluation results, integrate findings with other disciplines, offer recommendations and develop individual intervention plans. Recording patients' activities and progress and writing relevant reports; managing caseloads, prioritizing needs and completing administrative tasks (e.g. patient and budgetary records).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates a team environment of accountability and commitment for reaching project goals. Classifies symptoms using proper assessment and diagnosis techniques and communication skills. Adheres to legal regulations and organizational policies when discussing patient health information. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships within and outside of own area. Identifies the importance of monitoring patient responses and reactions during therapy. Demonstrates knowledge of development and delivery of patient education for diverse audiences. Seeks opportunities to serve as a mentor. Analyzes the physical mental and social components of an activity to develop a therapy plan. Utilizes the occupational therapy process to assess, treat and evaluate patient progress. Identifies common patient safety risks within the organization and how they can be avoided. Knowledge of the value of self-motivation and initiative; ability and willingness to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals. Recognizes ethical requirements within own specialized areas of responsibility. Follows guidelines, regulations, standards and safety procedures in the therapy process.

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

Applicant will be responsible for completing developmental pediatric evaluations at our coordinated treatment centers on a weekly basis. Clinic days are typically Tue/Wed/Fri. Additional hrs may be available on a as needed basis in adult acute care if applicant is interested.
This position will be located at our Broadway location.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.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. Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing. Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve. We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
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City: Fargo

State: North Dakota

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: PRN

Shift: Days

Req Number: req25002