POSITION SUMMARY:

• Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.

• Plan and organize a care plan to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.

• Perform and document an initial examination and evaluation to identify problems and determine a OT diagnosis prior to intervention.

• Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.

• Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.

• Design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces, and computer-aided adaptive equipment.

• Discharge patient from occupational therapy when maximum potential has been reached, and/ or provide follow-up care or referrals as needed.

• Establish and educate patient/ caregiver on appropriate Home Exercise Programs (HEP).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, from accredited college or university.

• Occupational Therapist Licensure through South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

• Certified and up to date in Basic Life Support

ABOUT US:

Philip Health Services (PHS) provides personalized primary healthcare to Philip, SD, and surrounding rural communities. Services include a trauma-receiving emergency department, critical access hospital, medical clinic, nursing home, assisted living center, and satellite clinic in Kadoka. Residents and visitors enjoy amenities such as a nine-hole golf course, movie theatre, fitness center, coffee shop, pool, and an excellent K-12 school system in a brand-new building.

BENEFITS:

PHS offers competitive wages with consideration given to years of experience, a variety of recruiting incentives.

Full benefits are available at just 30 hours a week, including:

· 401(k) eligibility and employer matching contribution

· Health and dental insurance

· Life insurance

· Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)

· Generous paid leave

· Tuition and relocation reimbursement

PHS qualifies for the SD Rural Recruitment Program, which can provide $10,000, with a three-year commitment. Additional incentives, like sign on bonus, recruiting or relocation, may also apply.

**Philip Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer**

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Location:

• Philip, SD (Required)

License:

• Occupational Therapy (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Workplace Setting:

• Nursing Home
• Rehabilitation Center

Work Location: One location

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