Occupational Therapist- Inpatient Units

UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge

FTE: 1.0 FTE (Full-time, 40 hours per week)

Shifts: Monday -Friday 8a-4:30p, weekend and holiday rotations in Acute Care

*$7,500 Sign-on Bonus*

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Position Specific Accountability

* Evaluates and treats occupational therapy patients under physician orders

* Develops treatment plans for all patients assigned to case load

* Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient's medical record

* Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the occupational therapy department

* Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient and family

* Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with all appropriate members of the patient's healthcare team

* Adheres to departmental and hospital policies and procedures

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

* Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

* Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

* Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

* Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state

regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. * Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. * Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Education:

Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience:

Entry level/new graduate acceptable

License(s)/Certification(s):

Occupational Therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa Valid Iowa Drivers License Maintains Basic Life Support certification Refer to Stroke Service policy for annual stroke education requirements

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Basic knowledge of computer concepts * Ability to meet time frames for work completion * Effective skills for teamwork/team facilitation * Ability to evaluate critically and think creatively * Able to read and understand a variety of patient related documentation * Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and treat rehabilitative needs of patients relative to development and age