Occupational Therapist
Cedar Falls, IA - USA
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Description:
Provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatments to patients to facilitate and maximizefunctioning level as prescribed by physician. Adheres to MercyOnes performance expectations and
performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission vision and values of
MercyOne.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Administers treatment techniques competently.
- Conducts patient assessment
- Develops treatment plans for patients.
- Communicates relevant patient information.
- Provides education to patients and families.
- Emphasizes the importance of safety within physical/cognitive limitations.
- Supervises and delegates duties to support personnel.
- 7. Supervises students and volunteers.
- Based on principles of growth and development provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
- Adheres to all safety infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy Masters preferred.
- 2. No prior experience required.
- 3. Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Iowa (if waiting to take the examination for the first time may practice with a Temporary License under the supervision of an Iowalicensed OT for a period not to exceed 6 months from the date the application was received in the board office for licensure by examination).
- 4. Mandatory Reporter
- 5. BLS.
- 6. FIM.
- 7. Valid IA drivers license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (required for Outpt Therapy Occupational Therapy and Contract Therapy)
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more