Occupational Therapist

Pierre, SD Healthcare Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

South Dakota State Government

Yankton, SD

Posted/Updated: 1 days ago

Job Description

Job ID: 32319

Agency: Human Services Center

Location: Yankton, SDSalary: Depending on Experience

Pay Grade: M A

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit .

Summary: Conducts, coordinates, guides and provides occupational therapy services to improve the patients' level of functioning and quality of life.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must be or eligible to be registered as an Occupational Therapist through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and licensed with the South Dakota State Board of Osteopathic Examiners.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

the methods, techniques, and purposes of occupational therapy as the apply to a given rehabilitative setting;

new developments in the field of occupational therapy;

the care and operation of occupational therapy equipment.

Ability to:

establish rapport with patients and staff;

evaluate the condition of patients in relation to occupational therapy and to establish an appropriate treatment program;

initiate new programming;

maintain accurate records and reports of patient treatment and progress;

supervise.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

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