Occupational Therapist

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.

CHI St. Alexius also provides you with the quality care you provide to others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: 

• Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development 
• Matching Retirement Programs 
• Wellness Program

CHI St. Alexius is looking for a Part Time Occupational Therapist to join the team!

Provides occupational therapy services using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in a manner consistent with the mission and values of CHI St. Alexius Health.

What You'll Do:

• Provides occupational therapy services to a variety of ages and implements age and disability appropriate communication, evaluation, and treatment strategies.
• Evaluates, records, and reports patient’s condition and response to therapy
• Charges accurately reflect the time spent and services provided to the patient
• Effectively documents for quality of care and reimbursement of services. 
• Organizes and plans work caseload and increases work output as patient care demands require. 
• Understands and meets the productivity expectations of the Occupational Therapy Department. 
• Demonstrates high initiative and manages time effectively.
• Prior to leaving at end of day, checks with colleagues and supervisor to see if anyone needs assistance or if there are any patients that need to been seen.
• Participates in and/or directs patient care activities, program development, special projects, teams, assignments, and supervision of students.
• Completes assigned clinical competencies, presents education and in services to peers, and assists in writing competencies.
• Demonstrates sufficient and ongoing knowledge of hospital wide safety practices and those that directly relate to his/her responsibilities.
• Complete mandatory safety training which are department specific.

Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure by NBCOT and NDOTA