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Occupational Therapist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$90,244 / year median in South Dakota
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Pay:
$2485.84/weekly gross, $31.00/hr, $46.50/OT, $1246 per diem Patient Age group: All ages; primarily adults and older adults, with pediatric patients possibleNumber of Beds:
11 acute-care beds; facility also provides swing-bed/skilled careRatios:
Caseload-based; no fixed OT-to-patient ratio. Mix of inpatient, outpatient, and swing-bed patientsMinimum Experience:
New graduate OT may be considered; hospital/acute care, outpatient, or geriatric experience preferredVentilators:
N/A Drips/Machine experience: N/A; standard inpatient/outpatient rehab equipment, ADL equipment, transfer equipment, wheelchairs, walkers, splinting/orthotic suppliesCommon Diagnosis:
Stroke/CVA, orthopedic conditions, fractures, joint replacement, post-surgical conditions, generalized weakness/deconditioning, neurological conditions, arthritis, upper-extremity injuries, balance/functional deficits, and chronic conditionsRequired Certs:
Active South Dakota OT license; CPR/BLS typically requiredTechnology:
EMR/EHR, electronic therapy documentation, standard rehab equipment, adaptive equipment, splinting/orthotic materials, wheelchairs, walkers, transfer equipment #Allied Pay:
$2,485.84 per weekBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance