Location: Avera Queen of Peace TherapyWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $37.25 - $56.25Position Highlights You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services implementing specific treatment program for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and established objectives of the department. What you will do <ul><li>Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation and team members.</li> <li>Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Reviews plan of care with patient. Instructs patient, family, caregivers in home program or exercise as appropriate.</li> <li>Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals, establish and modify intervention and strategies for patients' treatment program based on ongoing evaluation.</li> <li>Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies, plans therapy within the patient's individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.</li> <li>Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.</li> <li>Communicates effectively with the patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient's status, progress and needs. Attends care conferences when applicable.</li> <li>Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.</li> <li>Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.</li> <li>Oversees physical therapy assistants, techs, and students in an efficient and effective manner that ensures safe patient care and smooth departmental operation.</li> <li>Maintains knowledge of proper use of equipment for patient care.</li></ul> Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li>Physical Therapist - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire </li></ul> Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: <ul><li> Licensed physical therapist </li></ul> Expectations and Standards <ul><li>Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.</li> <li>Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.</li> <li>Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality.</li> <li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li> <li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.</li></ul> Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.<ul><li>PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.</li><li>Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement</li><li>Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship</li></ul> Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1- or send an email to . <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?43QUVNYFlvFXCVfT5FrUCgb" width="0" height="0" />

**Physical Therapist**

Join our team at Avera Queen of Peace Therapy, where you will be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of moving health forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

**Job Description**

- Responsible for the daily coordination and delivery of physical therapy services implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of physical therapy and established objectives of the department.
- Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources such as patient records, interviews, observation, and team members.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment programs for patients needing services. Reviews plan of care with patients and instructs patients, families, and caregivers in home programs or exercises as appropriate.
- Uses selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, achieve treatment goals, and establish and modify intervention strategies for patients' treatment programs based on ongoing evaluation.
- Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies, planning therapy within the patient's individual physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
- Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other reports.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient's status, progress, and needs. Attends care conferences when applicable.
- Establishes rapport and works cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient's intervention program.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.
- Oversees physical therapy assistants, techs, and students in an efficient and effective manner that ensures safe patient care and smooth departmental operation.
- Maintains knowledge of proper use of equipment for patient care.

**Requirements**

- Active license in the state of practice upon hire as a Physical Therapist.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Licensed physical therapist.

**Expectations and Standards**

- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

**Benefits**

- PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
- Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
- Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.

Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient

Geriatric/Long-Term Care Nurse South Dakota Currently looking for a Geriatric Nurse for a great opportunity in the South Dakota area. The ideal candidate will hold a current nursing license and possess 1-2 years of long term care experience. This individual will work with elderly patients with diseases that affect aging adults. Responsibilities of the Geriatric/Long-Term Care Nurse Assist doctors in providing health care and support to elderly patients Help to bathe bedridden patients to prevent bedsores Understand patients medications and administer them to clients as and when due Help to conduct regular screenings and routine check-up on patients Help to assess the cognitive skills and mental status of their patients Observe, understand, and manage peculiar old age health concerns like incontinence, insomnia, loss of strength and appetite, sexual issues as well as mobility challenges Help to educate the families and caregivers of their patients on the best ways to care for them and keep them safe Assist doctors with medical examinations and administer prescribed treatments Help to maintain a chart for their patients in order to have accurate records of patients medical history, treatment plan and progress Help to perform prescribed tests on their patients, like blood pressure checks, temperature, respiration, pulse and blood sugar. Requirements of the Geriatric/Long-Term Care Nurse Graduated from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred Must have current nursing or LPN license 1-2 years of long term care experience Interest in elderly care Must have BLS Ability to multitask and have critical thinking skills, which allow them to take initiative when needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?UizV7xR8Hfopx0sfzbmUUQg" width="0" height="0" />

**Geriatric/Long-Term Care Nurse**

Currently looking for a Geriatric Nurse for a great opportunity in the South Dakota area. The ideal candidate will hold a current nursing license and possess 1-2 years of long-term care experience. This individual will work with elderly patients with diseases that affect aging adults.

**Job Description**

- Assist doctors in providing health care and support to elderly patients
- Help to bathe bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
- Understand patients' medications and administer them to clients as and when due
- Help to conduct regular screenings and routine check-ups on patients
- Help to assess the cognitive skills and mental status of their patients
- Observe, understand, and manage peculiar old age health concerns like incontinence, insomnia, loss of strength and appetite, sexual issues as well as mobility challenges
- Help to educate the families and caregivers of their patients on the best ways to care for them and keep them safe
- Assist doctors with medical examinations and administer prescribed treatments
- Help to maintain a chart for their patients in order to have accurate records of patients' medical history, treatment plan, and progress
- Help to perform prescribed tests on their patients, like blood pressure checks, temperature, respiration, pulse, and blood sugar.

**Requirements**

- Graduated from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
- Must have current nursing or LPN license
- 1-2 years of long-term care experience
- Interest in elderly care
- Must have BLS
- Ability to multitask and have critical thinking skills, which allow them to take initiative when needed

Nurse / LVN/LPN Job in Canistota, South Dakota / Travel

As an Occupational Therapist / OT we invite you to join one of the largest diversified providers of rehabilitation therapy in the country. The goal of our team is to focus on each patient as an individual to ensure that we are meeting their clinical needs and creating a fun and dynamic healing environment. Each employee's dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident, and family we serve in the Salem community.Kindly submit your resume for immediate consideration today!As an Occupational Therapist / OT you will have a Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. A valid National Provider Identification (NPI) number is required. Minimum of six months of occupational therapy experience preferred. Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR We are proud to Offer: Competitive Salary Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits 401k Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Opportunities to advance and grow your career And So Much More!<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?AomcbK%2bBv%2f4OLoQDxt2nLAp" width="0" height="0" />

**Occupational Therapist / OT**

As an Occupational Therapist / OT, we invite you to join one of the largest diversified providers of rehabilitation therapy in the country. The goal of our team is to focus on each patient as an individual to ensure that we are meeting their clinical needs and creating a fun and dynamic healing environment. Each employee's dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident, and family we serve in the Salem community.

**Job Description**

- Focus on each patient as an individual to ensure clinical needs are met
- Create a fun and dynamic healing environment

**Requirements**

- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Valid National Provider Identification (NPI) number
- Minimum of six months of occupational therapy experience preferred
- Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
- Current CPR certification

**Benefits**

- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
- And so much more!