Occupational Therapist (OT)
Altru Health, Minnewaukan, ND, United States
Location: Altru Clinic | Devils Lake, ND 58301
Pay Range: $33.80 - $50.69 per hour
Summary: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The occupational therapist works with an interdisciplinary team to contribute to patient goal development, care planning, and identifying barriers to discharge. The therapist provides patient‑centered care and ensures patient/family education on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs, and other topics related to their health and well‑being.
Essential Job Functions
Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlate to the age of the patient, diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.
Orients patients, families, and other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of therapy evaluation and treatment and provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support.
Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.
Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
Participates with inter‑disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.
Identifies significant changes in patient’s condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.
Provides clinical supervision to OTA in a collaborative manner following state licensure and care delivery standards.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification
Occupational Therapist – North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy – Prior to Start Date
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) – National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) – Within 6 months of Start Date
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record – Current State Licensed – Prior to Start Date
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 2 Months of Start Date
Work Experience
Preferred: A minimum of 1 year related experience.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)
Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands
Lift - Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Occasionally (5-33%)
Extreme Temperature: Not applicable
Driving Requirements
Driving Requirement for this position: Frequent Driver
Benefits
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part‑time employees, including a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off (PTO).
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Pay Range: $33.80 - $50.69 per hour
Summary: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in compliance with licensure standards. The occupational therapist works with an interdisciplinary team to contribute to patient goal development, care planning, and identifying barriers to discharge. The therapist provides patient‑centered care and ensures patient/family education on treatment procedures, assistive devices, home programs, and other topics related to their health and well‑being.
Essential Job Functions
Selects and performs evaluation and treatment methods which correlate to the age of the patient, diagnosis, symptoms and physician orders and documents per chart and review standards.
Orients patients, families, and other appropriate parties to the purpose and procedures of therapy evaluation and treatment and provides appropriate patient education, family teaching and support.
Coordinates treatment schedules with disciplines using appropriate scheduling procedures.
Monitors program effectiveness and outcomes, initiating programs and development of new programs.
Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
Obtains and documents appropriately all required and pertinent patient information, including precautions, orders, and initial plan of care.
Participates with inter‑disciplinary team in the development and accurate documentation of a discharge plan.
Identifies significant changes in patient’s condition and takes appropriate actions, as evidenced in reporting, staffing consultations and documentation.
Provides clinical supervision to OTA in a collaborative manner following state licensure and care delivery standards.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Certification
Occupational Therapist – North Dakota State Board of Occupational Therapy – Prior to Start Date
Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) – National Board Cert. Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) – Within 6 months of Start Date
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record – Current State Licensed – Prior to Start Date
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) – Within 2 Months of Start Date
Work Experience
Preferred: A minimum of 1 year related experience.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands
Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
Crawl: Occasionally (5-33%)
Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Frequently (34-66%)
Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
See: Continuously (67-100%)
Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
Weight Demands
Lift - Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
Working Conditions
Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Occasionally (5-33%)
Extreme Temperature: Not applicable
Driving Requirements
Driving Requirement for this position: Frequent Driver
Benefits
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part‑time employees, including a health plan, 401(k) retirement plan, dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off (PTO).
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