- Area of Interest: Therapy
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.5
- Department: SN Visits- HC- Jeff
- Shift: Varied
- Job ID: 161958
UnityPoint Health Information
UnityPoint at Home - Jefferson, IA Area Occupational Therapist Part Time - 0.5 FTE Day Shift - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (20 hours/week) Full-time hours available if candidate is willing to split time between JE and the Western coverage area for Central Iowa (Dallas Center, Minburn, Adel).
Overview
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities
Provide Home Health Occupational Therapy Services - Conduct in-home visits to assess patients' functional levels, develop treatment plans based on physician orders, and deliver skilled therapy interventions to improve patient outcomes. Develop and Implement Treatment Plans - Create individualized therapy plans, incorporating functional activities, environmental modifications, and assistive devices to enhance patients' independence and quality of life. Ensure Quality and Compliance - Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and maintain safe, effective therapy practices in alignment with clinical best practices and home health regulations.
Qualifications
- Licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapist by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply in the practicing state.
- Graduate of an occupational Therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
- Eligible to take, or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
- One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned
- Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
- CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
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