Occupational Therapist (OT) | Acute | Behavioral Health
Company: Avera Health
Location: Dell Rapids
Posted on: July 13, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work
Shift: Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United
States of America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is
listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $34.00 -
$51.25 Position Highlights May be eligible for a $10,000 sign-on
bonus! Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for
Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off
your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up
to $10,000) from Avera will help you pay down your principal
balance faster. Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00, every 4th weekend, 1-2
holidays per year You Belong at Avera Be part of a
multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving
Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A
Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery
of occupational therapy services that focus on conditions and
health diagnosis, implementing specific treatment program for
individual patients and patient groups according to the principles
and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of
the department. What you will do Demonstrates knowledge of
age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to
patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific
guidelines and competencies. Develops and implements individualized
treatment programs for the patients needing services. Evaluates
assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such
as patient records, interviews, observations and team members. Uses
selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health,
and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies
intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program
based on on-going evaluations. Provides direct therapy services to
patients using various functional settings and strategies. Plans
therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and
intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the
rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans. Prepares
documentation as required by the profession and the department,
such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans,
progress notes, and other such reports. Communicates effectively
with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team
members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary
team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s
intervention program. Enhances professional growth and development
through participation in educational programs, current literature,
in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Shares new knowledge with
co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internship with
students affiliating in various universities/colleges. Participates
in program development of the department. Essential Qualifications
The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential job function satisfactorily including having visual
acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to
communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and
distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those
listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and
abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the
accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the
state of practice Upon Hire Preferred Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1-3 years clinical
patient care experience Expectations and Standards Commitment to
the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and
social principles to serve patients, their families, and our
community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and
stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,
Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and
sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team
environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and
ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety
principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but
not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if
applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free
health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera
High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution
for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and
mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran
Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call
1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
Keywords: Avera Health, Sioux City , Occupational Therapist (OT) | Acute | Behavioral Health, Healthcare , Dell Rapids, Iowa
