Occupational Therapist

Sioux Center Health; Sibley (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Osceola Regional Health Center in Sibley, IA is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to provide daily therapy services. You will design and implement individualized treatment plans for patients and groups, collaborating with the rehab team to achieve goals and improve outcomes.

The role requires Iowa licensure, a valid driver's license, and graduation from an accredited OT program. Strong communication with patients and physicians is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Iowa OT license required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver occupational therapy services to individuals and groups.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs.
• Evaluate patients and adjust goals based on ongoing assessments.
• Prepare evaluation results, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and team members.

Skills

OT patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

OT program graduate

Iowa OT license

Job description

Location:

Sibley, IA

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

At Osceola Regional Health Center, we provide quality care and exceptional service to all those we serve. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible scheduling, full benefits including retirement match. We would love to have you on our team!

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.