Occupational Therapist (OT) | Long Term Care

Company: Avera Health
Location: Fordyce
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with potential weekends, evenings, and holidays (United States of America) Pay Range: The salary range for this role is outlined below. Actual compensation will be based on experience. $34.00 - $51.25 Position Highlights This role may qualify for our Student Loan Repayment Program, which assists in paying off your loans. Each month, an additional payment of $167 (up to $10,000) will help reduce your principal balance more quickly. You Belong Here Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to Moving Health Forward for both you and our patients. Experience a workplace where your contributions are valued. Overview This position is responsible for the daily coordination and provision of occupational therapy services, focusing on various health conditions and diagnoses. You will implement tailored treatment programs for individual patients and groups, adhering to the principles of occupational therapy and departmental objectives. Key Responsibilities Exhibit knowledge of age-specific considerations and perform effectively with patients ranging from infants to geriatrics, as per unit-specific guidelines and competencies. Create and execute personalized treatment plans for patients requiring services. Assess assigned patients by collecting data from diverse sources, including patient records, interviews, observations, and team input. Utilize selected activities and tasks to enhance health and achieve treatment objectives. Adjust intervention goals and strategies based on ongoing evaluations. Deliver direct therapy services to patients in various functional settings using diverse strategies. Plan therapy in alignment with the patient’s physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities, coordinating with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans. Prepare necessary documentation as mandated by the profession and department, including evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports. Effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient status, progress, and needs. Build rapport and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (including family and physicians) throughout the patient’s treatment journey. Enhance professional growth by participating in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending in-service meetings, and workshops. Share new insights with colleagues and supervise clinical internships for students from various universities/colleges. Contribute to the development of departmental programs. Essential Qualifications The candidate must be able to work the specified hours. To succeed in this role, one must perform all essential job functions satisfactorily, including having adequate visual acuity for job duties and the ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements, along with those listed above, represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for performing essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill essential job functions, provided such accommodations do not impose undue hardship on the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: Occupational Therapist - Licensing Board: An active license in the state of practice is required upon hire. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: 1-3 years of clinical patient care experience. Expectations and Standards Commit to the daily application of our mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and the community. Promote our values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold our standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Work effectively within a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient atmosphere. Adhere to safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards related to CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA, as applicable. Benefits You Need & More We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to eligible part-time and full-time employees. Our offerings are designed to support you in living a balanced and healthy life, addressing both current and future needs. PTO available from day one for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement plans. Career development supported by hands-on training and mentorship. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other legally protected categories. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance with your online application, please reach out for support.

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