PRN Occupational Therapist

Job Overview

Location: Hawarden Regional Healthcare – Hawarden, IA 51023

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Under limited supervision, provide services to prevent and rehabilitate physical dysfunction or pain across all age groups. Work in a new hospital addition with modern equipment.

We welcome new graduates or soon to be graduates. Hawarden is centrally located between Sioux Falls and Sioux City and provides a great community for families.

Hawarden Regional Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Perform OT evaluations for all age groups.
• Interpret physicians’ referrals and obtain pertinent chart information.
• Select and utilize appropriate evaluation procedures and interpret results to develop treatment programs.
• Assess general mental, emotional, and cognitive status, and report abnormalities.
• Set measurable goals based on estimated length of hospital stay.
• Utilize patient care protocols and make recommendations for new procedures.
• Plan treatment programs incorporating strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, and gait.
• Educate patients, nursing staff, and families; involve them in planning and discharge.
• Recommend equipment for hospital and discharge needs.
• Use appropriate OT interventions, procedures, and equipment defined by specialty area.
• Apply research findings to evaluation and treatment.
• Ensure department equipment is functional and safe; report defects.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, reports, and incident reports accurately and timely.
• Provide written and audiovisual materials to enhance instruction.
• Organize schedule to reflect patient care priorities and assist in coverage during absence.
• Carry patient load that reflects productivity standard of the unit.
• Deliver education to department members after continuing education courses.
• Supervise assigned OTAs and technicians and assist in performance appraisals.
• Utilize general computer knowledge and department software.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, conferences, and safety procedures.
• Complete mandatory training such as Healthstream, The Patient Experience, Safe Choices, Crucial Conversations, and others as designated.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program (AOTA) with required certification.
• Active or temporary OT license by the State of Iowa.
• Entry-level or less than two (2) years of clinical experience.
• BCLS certification.
• Effective communication with all health care team members.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties characterized by frequent change.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance if travel required.
• General computer skills and familiarity with department software.
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Successfully pass pre-employment physical examination and drug screening.
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
• Frequently lift, bend, walk, stand and carry patients; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Perform effectively under stressful situations.
• Expected exposure to environmental elements such as inclement weather, dust, noise, chemicals, and infectious disease.
• Regular and physical attendance required.