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Occupational Therapist-PRN

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Prairie Lakes Healthcare System

Watertown, SD (In Person)

$86,665 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/31/2026

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Job Description

PRN-Occupational Therapist
JOB SUMMARY
Join our team and be a part of our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable, and compassionate healthcare. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare system serving 10 counties in northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Our team at Prairie Lakes makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones
POSITION SUMMARY
Wage:
$32.00- $48.28 This PRN(fill-on or as needed) position provides evaluation, consultation, development, implementation, and management of occupational therapy in acute care, swing beds, home health, outpatient and long-term care settings, and contractual agreement services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates and provides occupational therapy services to include age, educational level, and culturally appropriate services to the patient/family. Screens, evaluates and develop an appropriate plan of care for patients. Administers day-to-day occupational therapy services to patients. Completes discharge planning and care coordination with other healthcare system departments. Maintains timely and appropriate documentation that reflects the care provided and follows regulatory requirements. Establishes appropriate charges for services rendered. Provides therapy services to inpatient, outpatient, home health, outreach and contract facilities as required by the Prairie Lakes Healthcare system. Plans and coordinates patient care schedules to meet productivity standards. Ensures equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner. Supervises Certified OT Assistants in accordance with the state practice acts. Participates in departmental quality and outcome studies. Serves as a clinical instructor for OT, COTA, and high school students. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Previous experience with occupational therapy is desired. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Holds or is eligible for licensure or is a registered occupational therapist in the State of
SD. BENEFITS
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Additional benefits for those qualifying include: Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program for mental health Education Loan Program Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.