Occupational Therapist

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 Austin Comforcare Ctr
• Location: Austin, MN
• Address: 1201 17th St NE, Austin, MN 55912, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40.00
• Starting Rate: $32.50 - $52.00

The Skilled Rehab and Home Health at Good Samaritan SE MN seeks to hire an Occupational Therapist to join our team. The position is full time, 35–40 hrs per week (M-F, with flexible weekdays/weekends/holidays), covering the Comforcare Skilled Nursing Facility in Austin, MN and Good Samaritan Society St. Ansgar, Iowa, and assisting as needed in GSS Albert Lea and Home Health.

Current conditions treated include orthopedic, weakness, balance/falls, general deconditioning, and other various conditions. New grads are welcomed. The role includes paid travel and mileage between facilities, support from a supervisor on site, access to Medbridge for Individual Exercise Programs and CEUs, and a generous benefit package.

Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Helps clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks of everyday life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents with functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities; develops realistic therapy goals and administers appropriate OT programs. Documents client information, establishes therapeutic plans, and modifies them as needed.

Provides education to enhance understanding and functional outcomes. Knowledge of age‑related treatments and current research informs daily treatment. May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders. Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and regulatory requirements. Follows professional practice guidelines.

Exhibits flexibility with variable work schedules and assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health. Interacts with providers, case managers, family members, third‑party payers, public organizations, etc. May supervise assistants, aides, and students. Provides education and training to peers. Performs other related duties as requested by manager. Work may focus on post‑acute, long‑term care, and home health environments.

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure. Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as an Occupational Therapist. When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred):
Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). May require a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain required department competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment. In South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates testing with the board will be considered with a temporary license.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full‑time and part‑time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time‑off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation for the online application, please call or email talent. Good Samaritan has a Drug‑Free Workplace Policy. Accepted offers will require a drug screen and pre‑employment background screening as a condition of employment.