Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Bismarck, ND
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapy Job Opportunity

Location: Bismarck, North Dakota
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Acute care Occupational Therapist role
• Assess clients/patients/residents and design occupational therapy treatments
• Help clients develop, maintain, and recover abilities to perform daily life tasks
• Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments
• Evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities
• Develop and modify therapy goals and programs as needed
• Document evaluations and treatment plans according to departmental and regulatory guidelines
• Provide education to clients/patients/residents to improve functional outcomes
• Treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders
• Follow accepted clinical practice guidelines and incorporate current research into treatment
• 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
• Certification through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Appropriate education level as per state licensure
• Pediatric experience required
• Must note if previously worked for the facility with at least a 6-month gap before re-submission
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Work Schedule & Environment

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Occasional weekend shifts every 4-6 weeks
• Acute care setting
• Dress code: Grey scrubs or business casual (Polo shirts in specific colors also acceptable)
• Must badge in and out at the facility
• No local travelers with permanent addresses within 80 miles accepted

Orientation & Training

• Facility-specific training provided by manager and orientation preceptors (PT and OT colleagues)

Additional Information

• Charting done via electronic medical record system (EPIC)
• Flexibility with variable work schedules and assignments expected
• May float within acute care units at the facility