ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Evaluates and treats orthopedic occupational therapy patients in accordance with Iowa licensure laws
- Assesses patient and determines appropriate treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions and completes treatment plan using approved evaluation documents.
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
- Trains individuals in skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual’s functional progress.
- Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
- Recommend, design, and/or construct adaptive equipment and train in its use
- Recommend adaptation of individuals work or living environment to maximize independence
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers
- Prepares necessary documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes and logs in timely manner according to regulations.
- Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient, and family.
- Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.
- Follow up with referral source regarding patient’s treatment and progress.
- Trains individuals in skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual’s functional progress.
- Understands and complies with universal precautions, safety and risk policies and procedures.
- Utilizes and maintains equipment, requests supplies as needed.
- Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the occupational therapy department.
- Assists with orientation of new staff, volunteer, and students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- Supervise the COTA’s in accordance with state regulations
- Supervise rehab techs and students
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors(B.A., B.S.) or Master’s Degree (M.A.,M.S.) in Occupational Therapy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dubuque, IA 52002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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