Occupational Therapist

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care

Location

Sioux Falls, SD

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Onsite | Rotating weekends required (1–2 weekends per assignment period, with days off before and/or after)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and provide individualized treatment interventions for inpatient acute care and rehabilitation patients across a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic, neurological, and general medical disorders
• Conduct ongoing assessment and adjustment of treatment plans for medically complex and often medically unstable patients, applying critical thinking related to multiple medical diagnoses and physical/cognitive challenges
• Monitor and interpret vital signs, identify indications and contraindications, and maintain awareness of vital medical equipment during patient treatment
• Manage a high-volume caseload and dynamic schedule, continuously prioritizing and rescheduling patient care in response to new orders, procedures, nursing cares, and patient needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, facilitate discharge planning, coordinate resource utilization, and maintain clear hand-off communication
• Complete computerized documentation including FIM scoring; may supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, and students as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current, valid Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of South Dakota (or eligibility to obtain)
• Experience evaluating and treating medically complex patients in an acute care or inpatient setting
• Proficiency with computerized charting and clinical documentation systems
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and recommend appropriate discharge destinations

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with UE Bioness or Dynavision therapeutic equipment
• Prior experience supervising OTAs, therapy aides, or students in a clinical setting
• Familiarity with FIM scoring in an inpatient rehabilitation or acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-equipped inpatient setting with access to advanced therapeutic technology and a structured departmental orientation program
• Gain valuable acute care experience treating a diverse patient population across a 21-bed unit with a collaborative interdisciplinary team