Occupational Therapist PRN Elkader

MercyOne; Elkader (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist to join our PM&R team. You will plan, administer, implement, and evaluate occupational therapy across programs and age groups, from infants to geriatrics, in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include delivering direct patient care, coordinating with the care team, and ensuring compliance with Iowa licensing and NBCOT certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to function as an occupational therapist across all age groups.
• Ability to give clear instructions to individuals and groups from infant to geriatric.
• Ability to plan day-to-day activities and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, implement, and evaluate occupational therapy across PM&R programs for all age groups.
• Provide direct patient care from infants to geriatrics in accordance with department protocol.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure patient-centered, quality care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Communication

Education

NBCOT Certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Iowa licensure eligibility

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital, which provides a vital lifesaving link to rural communities in Clayton County and surrounding areas through ambulance and emergency services. MercyOne is committed to providing quality, personalized and safe health care close to home.

The emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week with board certified physicians and advanced level practitioners who are well-trained to treat emergency needs. MercyOne Elkader Medical Center is certified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Occupational Therapist.

As a Registered Occupational Therapist at MercyOne, you will plan, administer, implement, and evaluate occupational therapy for all appropriate programs and services within the PM&R department, for all patient age groups. Possesses the skills necessary to provide direct patient care specific to each age group in accordance with department protocol. The age of the patients served range in age from infants to geriatrics.

Schedule

• Varied hours
• Per Diem

General Requirements

• Must be able to function as an occupational therapist in all commonly practiced aspects of patient evaluation and treatment appropriate for the assigned age group.
• Must have ability to give clear instructions to individuals and groups ranging from infant to geriatric.
• Must have ability to plan day-to-day activities and work independently.
• Must be able to put patients at ease and make them comfortable.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively work with other hospital employees and guests.

Education

• Registration through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NCBOT)
• Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) by the State of Iowa to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.