Occupational Therapist-Inpatient

Overview

Shift: Full-time, Days, Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and weekend rotation. 

The 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. 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.).

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With 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.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement individualized OT treatment plans for inpatient populations

• Assist patients in regaining functional independence in activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and home safety

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes

• Document patient progress accurately and comply with hospital policies and regulatory standards

Qualifications

Education: 

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree

Certification/License: 

• Active, Occupational Therapist license issued by the Iowa Department of Public Health
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire