OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational TherapistHawarden Regional Healthcare - Hospital - Hawarden, IA 51023OverviewPosition Type Full TimeDescriptionHawarden Regional Healthcare is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team of enthusiastic talented therapists! We work in a new hospital addition, with modern equipment and have assistance with ongoing education to keep you cutting edge in practice.New graduates or soon to be graduates welcome and encouraged to apply.Hawarden is centrally located between Sioux Falls and Sioux City and provides a great community for families.Hawarden Regional Healthcare is committed to providing a challenging, creative and positive work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package. Hawarden Regional Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsGraduate of Occupational Therapy Program from an accredited AOTA school with certification, entry level Master's or entry level Doctorate's degree required.Active or temporary Occupational Therapist license by the State of Iowa required.Entry level for new graduates or applicants with less than two (2) years of clinical experience.BCLS certification required.Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the health care team.Is able to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change.May be requested to travel within the Siouxland region. When assigned to travel, a valid driver's license and proof of insurance will be submitted to manager prior to travel.Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.)Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Hawarden Regional Healthcare.Physical and Mental Requirements and Working ConditionsMust successfully pass pre-employment physical examination, drug screening, and must adhere to applicable organizational requirements on an annual basis for Employee Health Directives.Must possess the ability to comply with Hawarden Regional Healthcare policies and procedures.Must be able to frequently lift, bend, walk, stand and carry patients during transfer and gait activities. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.Able to perform effectively under stressful situations.Must understand and accept the possibility of exposure to environmental elements, such as inclement weather, dust, noise, chemicals and/or chemical fumes, and infectious disease.Regular and physical attendance at work is an essential function of the job.