Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Bismarck, ND
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Specialty: Occupational Therapy
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide acute care occupational therapy services.
• Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments to help develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform daily life tasks.
• Conduct evaluations and interventions for individuals with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments.
• Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities; develop realistic therapy goals and administer appropriate therapy programs.
• Document evaluations and treatment plans; modify plans as needed.
• Educate clients/patients/residents to improve understanding and functional outcomes.
• Treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders.
• Follow clinical practice guidelines and meet all regulatory documentation requirements.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students.
• Interact with providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, and public organizations.

Requirements

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in North Dakota.
• Certified by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Pediatric experience required.
• Must have appropriate education level per state licensure.

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours/week).
• Occasional weekend shifts every 4-6 weeks.

Work Environment & Additional Info

• Acute care setting.
• Must badge in and out at the facility.
• Dress code: Grey scrubs or business casual (polo shirts in specified colors or business casual attire).
• Charting done via electronic medical record system (EPIC).
• Orientation and training provided by preceptors (PT and OT colleagues) and manager support.
• Must not have a permanent address within 80 miles of the facility (local travelers not accepted).
• Flexibility with variable work schedules and assignments expected.

Note: If previously employed by this healthcare system, a minimum 6-month gap since last employment is required before re-submission.