Occupational Therapist - Full Time
Company: Good Samaritan
Location: Waconia
Posted on: July 16, 2025
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Job Description:
Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that
has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with
a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian
environment. Facility: GSS MN Waconia Ctr Location: Waconia, MN
Address: 333 W 5th St, Waconia, MN 55387, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day
Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range:
$32.50 - $52.00 Job Summary Assesses clients/patients/residents and
designs occupational therapy treatments. Help
clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their
ability to perform tasks in client’s/patient’s/resident's
occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and
provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have
functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational
Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and
psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing
realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational
therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's
information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and
modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents
education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional
outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related
treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of
clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge
of current research into daily treatment of
clients/patients/residents. May treat individuals of all ages with
varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in
accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory
requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their
specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and
adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional
organization. Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work
schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the
department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be
interacting with individuals outside of the department including
but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third
party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise
assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident
care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide
ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise
as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related
duties as requested by manager. Dependent on facility and location,
work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute,
long term care, and home health care environments. Qualifications
Appropriate education level required in accordance with state
licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as
Occupational Therapist. When working at a Sanford Health Facility
(not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be
certified through the National Board of Certification in
Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable, may require valid
driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required
department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life
Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the
first 60 days of employment. In the state of South Dakota and Iowa,
new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be
considered with the possession of a temporary license. Benefits The
Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying
full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a
variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance,
vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan,
work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to
maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about
Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . The Good
Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call
1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . The
Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer
will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening
as a condition of employment. Req Number: R-0227478 Job Function:
Allied Health Featured: No
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