Occupational Therapist

Pine Acres Rehabilitation; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine Acres Rehabilitation in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for PRN coverage across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess patients, create personalized treatment plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote independence and functional recovery.

You will conduct evaluations, implement OT interventions, educate patients and families, and document progress to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to identify patient's strengths, needs, and goals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address patient's physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Provide occupational therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, ADL training, and cognitive retraining.
• Monitor and document patient's progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient's treatment and progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

OT assessment tools

Job description

Occupational Therapist- PRN

Join Pine Acres Rehabilitation's team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!

As an Occupational Therapist at Pine Acres Rehabilitation, you will play a crucial role in helping patients regain independence and achieve their maximum potential. Our primary function is to provide medical, continuous nursing, and other health and social services to patients, and we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our team.

About the Role:

• Provide PRN occupational therapy services to patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to addresses patient's physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluating patient's progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and strategies to promote continued progress and independence

Responsibilities:

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and assessments to identify patient's strengths, needs, and goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address patient's physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
• Provide occupational therapy interventions, including but not limited to:
  • Therapeutic exercises and activities
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) training
  • Cognitive retraining and rehabilitation
• Monitor and document patient's progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient's treatment and progress

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from an accredited program
• Current licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapist
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills