Occupational Therapist

Where You’ll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist, you will help patients regain independence and quality of life so they can safely perform daily activities. Every day you will assess diverse patients (orthopedic, neurological, sensory, cancer recovery, etc.), develop treatment plans, and conduct evaluations/re-evaluations. Every day you will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document thoroughly, and provide positive, motivating care to a high volume of patients. To be successful in this role, you must be flexible, adaptable, exceptionally organized, and a personable, motivating team player. 

• Patient-Centered Care & Professional Relationships: Aligns with St. Alexius Health's mission, vision, and philosophies. Develops and maintains positive relationships with patients, colleagues, support staff, physicians, and other departments
• Occupational Therapy Service Delivery: Provides occupational therapy to diverse age groups, employing age and disability-appropriate communication, evaluation, and treatment strategies. This includes evaluating, recording, and reporting patient conditions and responses to therapy
• Documentation & Reimbursement Accuracy: Ensures accurate charging reflecting time and services provided. Effectively documents for quality of care and successful reimbursement of services
• Workload Management & Productivity: Organizes and plans their caseload, increases output as demand requires, meets departmental productivity expectations, demonstrates high initiative, and manages time effectively
• Team Collaboration & Professional Development: Actively participates in patient care activities, program development, special projects, and supervises students. Additionally, completes clinical competencies, presents education/in-services, and assists in writing competencies
• Safety & Compliance: Demonstrates thorough and ongoing knowledge of hospital-wide and department-specific safety practices, including completing mandatory safety training

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensed or eligible for licensure by NBCOT and NDOTA