CRHC is looking for a full time (40 hours/week) Occupational Therapist to join our healthcare team. This position offers flexible hours between 7:15 AM and 5:30 PM.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
- Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Occupational Therapy with any of the following degrees or combination thereof: BS, MS, or OTD
- Must pass the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapy Exam (NBCOT)
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations
- For job-specific certifications refer to the Education Certification Requirements by Job Category: Clinical
- Must possess current Iowa Occupational Therapist License
WORK SCHEDULE & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
The facility operates 24/7; however, work schedules may vary based on departmental needs to ensure the highest standard of patient care and operational efficiency. Flexibility will be expected.
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Position is classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with labor laws.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position involves a combination of physical activities necessary to perform essential job functions effectively. The employee should be able to:
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Sit, stand, and walk for varying lengths of time throughout the workday.
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Lift, push, pull, or carry light to moderate loads, with assistance available for heavier items.
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Use fine motor skills, including grasping, reaching, and handling equipment or materials as needed.
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Perform routine movements, such as typing, writing, or handling supplies.
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Bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally for job-related tasks.
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See and hear well enough to read documents, operate equipment, and communicate effectively.
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Work in a dynamic environment, adapting to occasional changes in pace or setting.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered to support individuals in performing essential job functions.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
At CRHC, our core values—Compassion, Advancing, Relationships, and Exceptional—are at the heart of everything we do. These values drive our commitment to Advancing Exceptional Care, ensuring that we provide the highest quality care to our patients while supporting and empowering our team members. We believe in creating a compassionate environment where relationships are nurtured, collaboration is encouraged, and excellence is expected.
As a member of our team, you will embody these values in your daily work by:
- Compassion: Demonstrating empathy and kindness in every interaction, recognizing the unique needs of our patients and colleagues.
- Advancing: Embracing innovation, continuous learning, and striving for improvement in all aspects of patient care and team collaboration.
- Relationships: Building trust through open communication and teamwork, fostering a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes respect and understanding.
- Exceptional: Holding yourself to the highest standards, delivering superior care, and contributing to a culture of excellence that impacts both patients and colleagues.
Provides skilled occupational therapy treatment plans in accordance with provider orders and by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results of patients.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance
- Assures continuation of therapeutic plan following discharge by designing home exercise programs; instructing patients, recommending and/or providing assistive equipment; recommending follow-up programs.
- Promptly and thoroughly documents and maintains clinical and administrative records regarding patient limitations/interventions, treatments, responses, and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
- Maintain patient records confidentially.
- Records treatment charges daily and completes charges in accurate and timely manner.
- Supervise certified occupational therapist assistants, provisional licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards
- Performs modalities with patients in accordance with department policies and monitors patient response throughout duration of treatment.
- Complies with the Iowa State Occupational Therapy Act, codes and regulations.
- Identify need for and make referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient
- Assist with scheduling and/or answering phone calls as needed
Promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.
- Alerts Director of therapy services or maintenance staff of any possible safety hazards in department.
- Demonstrates safe proficient use of all rehabilitation equipment.
Communicates effectively.
- Communicate with other healthcare providers involved with the patient’s care to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.
- Identifies and recognizes abnormal symptoms/changes in patient condition, established priorities, and takes appropriate action. Appropriately reports condition changes to medical provider.
Promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.
- Demonstrates proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment on unit.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.
Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.
- Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.
- Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.
- Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality and knowledge of duties and tasks.
Quality Program Participation
- Actively participates in CRHC’s Quality Program, committees, performance improvement initiatives, and operational support activities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to Quality Improvement (QI) practices.
- Regularly attends Department huddles.
- Completes tasks as outlined on the Department Huddle Board.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs additional duties as assigned to support the strategic initiatives of CRHC
