Description

American Traveler is hiring a Hand Therapy-specialized Occupational Therapist for an outpatient OT position in South Dakota, requiring CHT certification (or equivalent experience) and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Outpatient Occupational Therapy setting within an orthopedic and specialty hospital
• Patient population includes hand therapy diagnoses, with the broader OT department also treating neurological and lymphedema cases
• Specialized equipment includes splinting materials, blood flow restriction devices, and a pool
• Epic EMR experience is required
• 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
• No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
• No holiday coverage expectations
• No floating to other units required

Requirements

• Active South Dakota OT licensure required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification required
• Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential granted by the HTCC required; may be waived based on experience
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Certification by the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners required
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience required
• Splinting skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers may be considered depending on prior experience and setting
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Orientation is 5–7 days
• All time off requests require supervisor approval
• Scrub color is pewter/dark grey/granite
• Free parking is available on-site
• This facility is known to be traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel contracts