Occupational Therapist Full Time

Trinity Health

11d

About The Position

Waterloo Medical Center: Full-Time Day Shift - 64 hours biweekly (8hr shifts) Provides occupational therapy evaluations and treatments to patients to facilitate and maximize functioning level as prescribed by physician. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, Master’s preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• 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 Iowa- licensed OT for a period not to exceed 6 months from the date the application was received in the board office for licensure by examination).
• Mandatory Reporter, BLS, FIM
• Valid IA driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (required for Outpt Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Contract Therapy)
• Valid IA driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (required for Outpt Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Contract Therapy)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment techniques competently.
• Conducts patient assessment.
• Develops treatment plans for patients.
• Communicates relevant patient information.
• Provides information on safe transferring/mobility techniques.
• Supervises and delegates duties to support personnel.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees