Occupational or Physical Therapist – Lymphedema

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

. Coordinate and deliver occupational therapy services for individual patients and patient groups .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,720 - $123,240 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing individualized treatment programs while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in evaluating patient progress and maintaining comprehensive documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.

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Active Occupational Therapist LicenseIndividualized Treatment Program DevelopmentPatient Evaluation and MonitoringInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationClinical Patient Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Occupational Therapy ServicesPatient EvaluationTreatment Plan DevelopmentProgress Note PreparationIntervention Goal Modification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationRapport BuildingConfidentiality Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Therapist License

Industry Keywords

CMS ComplianceThe Joint Commission StandardsDHHS RegulationsOSHA StandardsClinical Internships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and deliver occupational therapy services for individual patients and patient groups
Develop and implement individualized treatment programs
Evaluate patients using records, interviews, observations, and input from team members
Use selected activities and tasks to promote health and achieve treatment goals
Establish and modify intervention goals and strategies based on ongoing evaluations
Provide direct therapy services in various functional settings
Plan therapy according to patients’ physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities and coordinate with rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans
Prepare evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and other professional documentation
Communicate patient status, progress, and needs with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
Establish rapport and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members throughout intervention programs
Participate in educational programs, literature review, in-service meetings, workshops, and professional development
Share new knowledge with coworkers
Evaluate and monitor clinical internships for students
Participate in department program development
Work in Hartington, Nebraska for 3 days and Yankton, South Dakota for 2 days, with weekend involvement approximately 1 weekend in 6

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice upon hire
Ability to work the specified hours
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards, including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable
1–3 years of clinical patient care preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year commitment may be available
Student Loan Repayment Program: extra payment of $167 per month, up to $10,000, may be available
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires
Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship