Occupational Therapist OT (PRN)

As a leader in community health care, UnityPoint Health - Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is the only hospital in the Jones County area and cares for more than 5,500 people each month. Our state-of-the-art facility specializes in 24-hour emergency care, lab and radiology, inpatient hospital visits and nursing care; outpatient surgeries and clinics; counseling; and rehabilitation. Jones Regional Medical Center's mission is to improve the health of the people and the communities we serve.

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The staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff Occupational Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Occupational Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

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Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data

Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination

Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)

Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)

In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals

Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff

Provides patient and family education and training

Completes required patient care documentation and communication

Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others

Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.

Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

Meets department productivity standards

Program and professional development

Provides clinical supervision of students

Facilitates orderly department functioning

Participates in Rehab Therapy hospital meetings

Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees

Participates in performance improvement activities

Contributes to program development

Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education

Participates in development and education of colleagues

Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Occupational Therapy in the hospital and community

Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license as an Occupational Therapist

Experience:

Experience working as an Occupational Therapist is preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current licensure in good standing to practice as an Occupational Therapist in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. License to practice speech language pathology from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

Information about Jones Regional Medical Center - Anamosa, IA

Jones Regional Medical Center has been named 5th fastest growing hospital in the US by Modern Healthcare

Overview

All private rooms

Three major trauma rooms with an additional four exam rooms

State-of-the-art equipment and lighting

Easy navigation for patients to be evaluated and treated in the ED

Radiology/laboratory services located next to ED for easy testing access

5500+ volume Monthly

24/7 RT, Lab, ER and Radiology

Daytime offerings - Therapy, Wound, Social Services, Counseling, Rehabilitation

Great place to have a rural quality of life but have access to larger cities (30-minutes to Cedar Rapids and 45-minutes to Iowa City)

Choose Jones County

Jones County, located in the heart of Eastern Iowa along Highway 151, is central to major U.S. markets. Within five hours of Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Madison, and Omaha with easy access to the crossroads of America, Interstates 80 and 35.

Living in Jones County

Easy highway access to major shopping/entertainment in Cedar Rapids

Just 45 minutes from Iowa City

Growing trail system for walking and biking

Museums including the National Motorcycle Museum and the Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum

State and local parks for camping and recreation

Two new aqua parks

Numerous golf courses

Home of the Jones County Fair the 3rd largest county fair in the state of Iowa.