MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S., B.A., M.O.T., M.S., or M.A. degree required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Iowa required.
• Prefer demonstrated competence in an outpatient care setting for at least one year.
• Must have excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Provider-American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer-American Red Cross) prior to employment or within 30 days of hire and maintains current status.
• Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines.

POSITION PURPOSE:

To provide Occupational Therapy services to patients to include evaluation, assessment, treatment program planning and implementation, and related documentation, and communication.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Evaluates patients to obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
• Develops treatment plans, directs, supervises and treats patients in accordance with treatment plan using treatment modalities.
• Prepares written report of diagnostic findings, intervention techniques used, progress made and follow-up status in a time frame according to policy and procedure.
• Consults and communicates with patient, family and other multi-disciplinary team members and contracted agencies.
• Completes required documentation on patients and maintains other department records in accordance with departmental and health center policies and procedures.
• Delegates and supervises activities of occupational therapy assistants and technicians, to assure efficient use of department resources.