Occupational Therapist - Full Time

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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. Theres a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Position Highlights

Sioux Center Health has been awarded 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. Theres a reason we are a recognized healthcare leader.

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: Theres no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Job 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 drivers 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 patients 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 patients 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 patients 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.