Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:
Day Shift

Description:
Inpatient Occupational Therapists provide rehabilitation services to patients in hospital setting who are recovering from surgery, injury, or acute medical conditions. They focus on restoring patient’s ability to perform essential daily activities such as grooming, dressing, and feeding. Interventions are tailored to improve functional independence and safety awareness with the goal of facilitating a safe and efficient discharge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Evaluates patients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation
  
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  Develops treatment plans, directs, supervises and treats patients in accordance with treatment plan using treatment modalities
  
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  Prepares written report of diagnostic findings, intervention techniques used, progress made and follow-up status in a time frame according to policy and procedure.
  
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  Consults and communicates with patient, family and other multi-disciplinary team members and contracted agencies.
  
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  Assist multidisciplinary team with discharge planning and established home therapy programs.
  
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  Completes required documentation on patients and maintains other department records in accordance with departmental and health center policies and procedures
  
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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Education: B.S., B.A., M.O.T., M.S., or M.A. degree in Occupational Therapy required
  
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  Licensed Occupational Therapist, Registered in the State of Iowa required.
  
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  Experience: Prefer demonstrated competence in an acute care setting for at least one year.
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.