Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan, focusing on independence after injury, illness, or disability.

The role requires Iowa licensure, BLS, and ongoing safety training; you will lead in pediatric assessments and collaborate with nurses and physicians to ensure safe, effective care.

Join our team dedicated to patient-centered care and outcomes in a long-standing community hospital.

Qualifications

• Iowa licensure to practice occupational therapy.
• Current Basic Life Support certification per AHA.
• Mandatory Reporter Training for Iowa dependent adult and child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient evaluations per standards of care.
• Plan and provide treatment per standards of care.
• Complete all documentation of services per department standards.
• Maintain updated license and provide evidence to supervisor within two weeks.
• Communicate necessary information to COTAs and technicians for safe patient care.
• Supervise COTA treatments and documentation.
• Follow Mercy safety guidelines and report any hazards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Iowa or compact state

Tools

PDMS-2

BOT-2

MVPT-3

VMI-6

King Devick

Sensory Profile

Job description

Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours24SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by enabling individuals to perform meaningful and purposeful activities across the lifespan. Occupational Therapy assists in developing, improving or restoring independence to any person who has an injury, illness, disability or psychological dysfunction.Job DescriptionJob DutiesCompletes evaluations of assigned patients in accordance with the established standards of care and practice.Plans and provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate in accordance with established standards of care and practice.Completes all documentations of services per department standards.Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team intra- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the department’s /units ability to meet its goals and objectives.Maintains updated license and submits evidence of status to supervisor/manager within two weeks of receipt of new updated license.Communicates to COTA’s or technicians necessary information for optimal and safe patient care.Supervisors COTA treatments and documentation.IP: Monitors patient vitals and reviews critical lab values – N/A.IP: Communicates with nursing staff and physicians regarding patient precautions, progress and discharge status N/A.OP: Demonstrates knowledge of and administers modalities such as fluidotherapy, Sanet Vision Integrator, UFOV, E-stim, iontophoresis, stereo optic and infrared light N/A.WIRC: Performs agility screens, functional capacity evaluations, disability evaluations N/A.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Department Specific DutiesOccupational Therapy:Pediatric Specialist:Specific training and skilled in sensory processing disorders including therapressure protocol and therapeutic listening - N/A.NICU training and skilled in feeding difficulties - N/A.Must be competent in performing pediatric assessments to include but not limited to PDMS-2, BOT-2, MVPT-3, VMI-6, King Devick, Sensory Profile - N/A.Demonstrate proficient and competent understanding of adaptive driving equipment – set up and removal, as well as correct use of multiple adaptive pieces of equipment in driving vehicle as well as client’s vehicle.Demonstrate understanding of state licensing laws and regulations in order to coordinate assistance with client license renewals, restrictions, termination and regulations concerning adaptive equipment.Work with equipment installers throughout the Midwest to set up appropriate adaptive equipment and custom fabrications for all driving impaired clients.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesGood interpersonal relationshipsGood written and verbal communication skillsProficient use of computer – ability to typeProfessional ExperienceOne year experience preferredEducationEducation sufficient to receive licensure in the state of IowaLicensure, Certification, RegistrationLicense to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Iowa or compact state required.Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to hire or transfer date.Physical RequirementsHeavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.