Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Sioux Falls, SD
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,024/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Therapist (2 years)
- Occupational Therapist (2 years)
Description
OT (Occupational Therapist)
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Contract Length
13 weeks
Schedule
- Days
- Primary shift is generally Mon-Fri, 8:00-4:30
- 40 hours per week
- No call required
- Weekends required: 1 weekend/month
Setting
- Inpatient acute care and rehab
- 21 beds
Required Qualifications
- BLS Certification
- Occupational therapist must function within the scope and standards of occupational therapy practice as outlined in the South Dakota Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Administrative Rules
Job Responsibilities
- Provide individualized occupational therapy treatment
- Perform evaluations, treatment interventions, team conferences, modalities if able to perform, documentation, and FIMs
- Treat medically complex and often medically unstable patients
- Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical disorders
- Assess and adjust treatment plans
- Use critical thinking for patients with multiple medical diagnoses and medical/physical/cognitive challenges
- Monitor patients during treatment, including awareness of normal/abnormal vital signs, indications/contraindications, and vital medical equipment
- Recommend appropriate discharge destination
- Manage a high-volume caseload and dynamic schedule
- Communicate with the interdisciplinary team for patient safety, scheduling, discharge planning, resource utilization, and handoff communication
- May supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and students
Additional Details
- Local candidates accepted
- All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
- Scrubs: polo in Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, or Chocolate Brown, or business casual
- Business casual attire required; no jeans, modest attire
- Computerized charting
- Access to UE Bioness and Dynavision
- Orientation includes 1 to 2 days of computer documentation training plus additional department-specific training over several days
- Average patient load is 4-5, with some variation
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
8 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Sioux Falls, SD
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Sioux Falls, SD here's what you should know:- Sioux Falls has a cost of living slightly below the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, while the average low in winter is around 7°F, so be prepared for a wide range of temperatures.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Sioux Falls, with various options available for furnished housing.
- Sioux Falls is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Sioux Falls is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Sioux Falls offers a variety of restaurants, from local eateries to popular chains.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and biking, as well as organized sports leagues.
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