Occupational Therapist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Resumo da oferta

UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to coordinate the OT plan after assessments and to provide and delegate therapy to improve ADLs, IADLs, ROM, and safety. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, applying evidence-based practice to achieve quality care and patient satisfaction.

The role requires Iowa OT licensure, CPR/BLS, and a driver’s license for travel as needed; strong communication and computer skills are important assets.

Qualificações

• Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Current Iowa OT license and CPR/BLS.
• Valid driver’s license for work-related travel.
• Experience in specialty area preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates individuals with medical problems to assess functional activities.
• Develops and delegates individualized OT treatment plans to restore function.
• Monitors response to therapeutic interventions.
• Documents and bills for services in compliance with regulations.
• Communicates and collaborates with families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and patient experience.
• Manages resources to maintain efficient operations.
• Supports evidence-based practices within the team.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Computer skills

Formação académica

Accredited OT program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• Department: Therapy Services Rehab IM- Met
• Shift: 8
• Job ID: 188268

• Area of Interest: Therapy
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
• Department: Therapy Services Rehab IM- Met
• Shift: 8
• Job ID: 188268

Overview

Coordinates the occupational therapy plan following completion of the assessment as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements. Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve and maintain function, focusing on activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), range of motion, pain control, strengthening, cognition, safety awareness and coordination activities. Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served. Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence - based practice.

THIS POSITION IS PRN AS NEEDED

Why UnityPoint Health?

At 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.

Our 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:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health 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.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

Evaluates individuals who have medical problems or other health related conditions that limit their abilities to perform functional activities in their daily lives.

Develops, implements, and delegates treatment plan with individualized goals to promote the ability to perform ADLs and IADLs, restore function and prevent disability.

Monitors response of persons served during therapeutic interventions.

Supports evidence - based practices.

Communicates and collaborates the plan of treatment with persons served, families, and the interdisciplinary team.

Displays creativity and innovation in the delivery of services.

Timely and accurate documentation and billing according to regulatory and third party requirements. Documentation and billing for services exhibit an understanding of requirements and ethical practice.

Manages resources to maintain efficient and effective operations.

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and maximize patient experience.

Professionalism and Personal Development

Demonstrates professionalism and personal growth in daily actions.

Promotes professional rehabilitation objectives among interdisciplinary team members.

Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).

Participates in process improvement for enhancement of care delivery and clinical excellence.

Fosters professional relationships that offer opportunities for enhanced patient access and care delivery.

Exhibits flexibility with assignments including hours of operation to meet business and customer needs.

Exhibits willingness to accept and learn new skills.

Qualifications

Education

Graduated from an accredited program in respective field.

Experience

Experience In Specialty Area Preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)

Current Iowa license as an OT. Current BLS (CPR).

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds. Knowledge of basic computer skills.