Job Title
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Location
Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care / Inpatient Rehab
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Expected 1–2 weekends per schedule rotation (may include both days, with time off before and/or after the weekend)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients across a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and general medical conditions
- Provide treatment interventions, modalities (as applicable), and ongoing assessment and adjustment of treatment plans for medically complex and often medically unstable patients
- Complete computerized documentation, FIM scoring, and utilize available equipment such as UE Bioness and Dynavision
- Participate in team conferences and interdisciplinary collaboration to support discharge planning, patient safety, and continuity of care
- Manage a high-volume, dynamic caseload (average 4–5 patients per day) requiring frequent prioritization and rescheduling in a fast-paced acute care environment
- May be asked to supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and/or students as they provide patient care or services
Required Qualifications
- Active South Dakota Occupational Therapy license (or eligibility)
- NBCOT certification as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)
- Knowledge of normal/abnormal vital signs, indications/contraindications, and awareness of vital medical equipment in an acute care setting
- Strong critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills for managing patients with multiple and complex medical diagnoses
- Ability to communicate effectively with an interdisciplinary team and manage a fast-paced, flexible schedule
- Local candidates are welcome to apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings
- Familiarity with FIM scoring and computerized charting systems
- Experience with therapeutic modalities and equipment such as UE Bioness or Dynavision
- Experience supervising OTAs, aides, or therapy students
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-equipped inpatient setting with access to advanced therapeutic technology in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
- Structured orientation program including dedicated training for computer documentation and department-specific workflows