Award Winning Health Care:  Avera has been named among the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems, Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Employers and Level 10 Most Wired Health Care Organization by CHIME.

Culture:   Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera:  Competitive pay, front-loaded PTO and options for free health insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, sign-on bonuses, various shifts to fit your lifestyle and opportunities for career growth.

Avera is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to join their professional team.

$10,000 sign-on bonus!

Position Highlights:

• May be eligible for $10,000 sign-on bonus paid out over 24 months!
• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Compensation: Immediately, Avera starts you with great wages, excellent benefits including health, dental, paid time off, and generous retirement.
• Positive Work Environment:  Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of teams caring for child & adolescent individuals. 

Job Summary

Responsible in the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from an Occupational Therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) preferred.

Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Licensed in the State of South Dakota as an Occupational Therapist required.

Work Schedule

• 7:30am-4:00pm, every 4^th weekend, 1-2 holidays per year; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.  

• $31.75 - $48.00 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Behavioral Health at Avera McKennan Hospital summary:

Avera is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to coordinate and deliver occupational therapy services for child and adolescent patients. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment emphasized by a multidisciplinary team approach. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment assistance, underscoring Avera's commitment to employee well-being and professional growth.

Keywords:

Occupational Therapy, Healthcare, Mental Health, Patient Care, Licensed Therapist, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Therapeutic Services, Teamwork, Health Benefits, Career Growth