Occupational Therapy Assistant

*$3,000.00 Hiring Incentive*

Job

Agency:
Human Services Center

Location:

Yankton, SD

Salary: $22.19 - $31.32 hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: G

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the South Dakota Human Services Center. For more information on the South Dakota Human Services Center, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Primary working hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. but may vary according to needs of the facility.

A licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant under the guidance of a registered occupational therapist provides community preparedness outings, groups and one-on-one therapeutic activities to further independence of individuals with a mental illness and facilitate their progress toward discharge to a less restrictive environment.

• 6% employer matching retirement
• Fantastic leave plans
• Plus 11 paid holidays

Occupational Therapy Assistants must be licensed by the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners as specified in SDCL 36-31 and certified by the National Board of Certification for Occupational Therapy.

• methods, techniques, and purposes of occupational therapy.
• therapeutic interventions and behavior modification.
• possible injury or hazards associated with specific treatments and the necessary precautionary and remedial measures to avoid injury.
• anatomy and physiology enough to position and treat patients effectively.

• establish trust and rapport with patients and staff in a rehabilitation setting.
• accurately observe and record patient behavior and patient progress in an occupational or physical therapy program.
• conduct research.
• prepare and revise training sessions.
• follow instructions.
• recognize contradictions of treatment.
• initiate new and effective treatment.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:  You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources:
Telephone:  Email: careers.us

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"