Occupational Therapist

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Position Highlights

SUMMARY: Responsible in the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. 1-3 years clinical patient care preferred.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS: 

• Occupational Therapy license in the state of Iowa is required.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, and they must carry their own automobile liability insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.

Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.

Use selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals.  Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.

Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.

Plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.

Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.

Communicate effectively with patients, family, physicians, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.

Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.

Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc.  Share new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internships with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.

Participates in program development of the department.