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Job description
Overview
nThe Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery and is accountable for safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery process. Occupational Therapy services can be provided for habilitation, rehabilitation and promotion of health and wellness for clients with disabilities and non-disability related needs. Services promote acquisition and preservation of occupational identity for those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation or participation restriction. The OT will work with their client/family/caregivers to promote client participation in their everyday life occupations, specific to their age, context and life situation. The Occupational Therapist will use their knowledge and skills, including therapeutic use of self, to help clients conduct or resume daily life occupations that support function and health throughout the lifespan. The focus is on occupations that are meaningful to the client involving emotional, psychosocial, cognitive and physical aspects of performance in occupation. The Occupational Therapist is responsible to practice in accordance with the scope of the profession, the State Practice Act, Licensure and policies of UnityPoint Health. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for accurate documentation and billing as well as maintaining communication with referring providers, the care team and teammates, as ethically appropriate, to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care best suited for the environment in which care is provided. (ie: acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, in the home, etc.).
nWhy UnityPoint Health?
nAt UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
nOur competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
n Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
n n Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
n n Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
n nWith a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
nAnd, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
nFind a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
nResponsibilities
nClinical Excellence/Patient Care
n Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data
Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination
Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)
Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)
In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals
Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff
Provides patient and family education and training
Completes required patient care documentation and communication
Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others
Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
Meets department productivity standards
Provides clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Therapy Technicians
n nProgram and professional development
n Provides clinical supervision of students
Facilitates orderly department functioning
Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and hospital meetings
Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees
Participates in performance improvement activities
Contributes to program development
Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education
Participates in development and education of colleagues
Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Occupational Therapy in the hospital and community
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues
n nnFoster Unity
n· Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.
n· Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.
n· Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.
nnOwn The Moment
n· Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect
n· Enthusiastically engage in our work.
n· Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.
n· Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.
nnChampion Excellence
n· Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.
n· Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.
n· Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.
nnSeize Opportunities
n· Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.
n· Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.
n· Have the courage to challenge the status quo.
nQualifications
n Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license as an Occupational Therapist
Current licensure in good standing to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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Worksite address
cedar rapids, IA, 52404, US
Who can apply
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