Occupational Therapist | Outpatient Lymphedema

Company: Avera Health
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Avera Therapy-Plaza 5-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The salary range for this role is outlined below. Actual compensation will depend on experience. $30.75 - $46.25 Position Highlights: Preference will be given to candidates with lymphedema certification and experience. You Belong Here Join a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to advancing health for our patients and community. Your contributions truly matter. A Brief Overview This role involves the daily coordination and provision of occupational therapy services. You will implement tailored treatment programs for individual patients and groups, adhering to the principles of occupational therapy and departmental objectives. Key Responsibilities Assess assigned patients by collecting data from various sources, including patient records, interviews, observations, and team input. Exhibit knowledge of age-specific considerations and perform effectively with patients across all age groups, from infants to seniors, as per unit-specific guidelines. Create and execute personalized treatment plans for patients requiring services, delivering direct therapy in diverse functional settings. Adjust intervention goals and strategies based on continuous evaluations, utilizing selected activities to promote health and achieve treatment objectives. Design therapy plans that align with the patient’s physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities, coordinating with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans. Document necessary information as required by the profession and department, including evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports. Effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and other team members regarding patient status, progress, and needs. Supervise and evaluate clinical internships for students from various universities. Build rapport and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including families and physicians, throughout the patient’s treatment journey. Engage in departmental program development, utilizing available tools to monitor and enhance quality outcomes and productivity standards. Essential Qualifications Applicants must be able to work the specified hours. Successful performance of essential job functions requires adequate visual acuity, effective communication skills, and the ability to hear and distinguish sounds. These requirements, along with those listed above, represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities, provided they do not impose undue hardship on the organization. Required Education, Licensure/Certification, or Experience: Licensed Occupational Therapist as per the state licensing board upon hire. Expectations and Standards Dedication to applying the organization’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles in serving patients, their families, and the community. Promote the organization’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Adhere to the organization’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Collaborate effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflows with colleagues to ensure productivity and efficiency. Comply with safety regulations, laws, and standards, including but not limited to CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA as applicable. Benefits You Need & More We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible part-time and full-time employees, supporting you in leading balanced and healthy lives. Our benefits are designed to meet both current and future needs. PTO available from day one for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement plans. Career development opportunities through hands-on training and mentorship. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other protected categories. If you require assistance with your online application due to a disability, please reach out for support.

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