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Location:

Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sioux Center Health is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Sioux Center Health has been designated a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, awarded a Top Workplace honor by The Des Moines Register, and won Best of the Northwest in 12 healthcare categories. Sioux County also ranked #6 in the nation for being one of the Healthiest Communities according to U.S. News & World Report and CVS. There’s a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Position Highlights

Summary

• The Occupational Therapist is responsible in the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.

General Hours of Work

• Monday through Friday (days, with evening/weekend/holiday involvement; shift length varies based on staffing and patient needs) (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy and certification by the Board of Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed by the State of Iowa as an Occupational Therapist. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date. This position requires a valid driver’s license and must carry their own automobile liability insurance.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members. Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for the patients needing services. Use selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establish and modify intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.

• Provide direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies. Plan's therapy with in the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.

• Prepare documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.

• Communicate effectively with patient, family, physician, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.

• Establish rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. shares new knowledge with co-workers.

• Participate in program development of the department.

• Evaluate and monitor clinical internship with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.