Unitypoint Health Cedar Rapids , IA 52402
Posted 3 days ago
Overview
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Responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. Practices within the scope of the profession of Occupational Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
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Responsibilities
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
Provides clinical supervision of the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Therapy Technicians
Program and professional development
Provides clinical supervision of students
Facilitates orderly department functioning
Participates in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and 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
Foster Unity
Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.
Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.
Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.
Own The Moment
Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect
Enthusiastically engage in our work.
Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.
Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.
Champion Excellence
Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.
Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.
Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.
Seize Opportunities
Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.
Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.
Have the courage to challenge the status quo.
Qualifications
Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license as an Occupational Therapist
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.
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.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Area of Interest: Therapy;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Occupational Therapy;
Shift: Mon-Fri 8-4:30 and occasional weekends;
Job ID: 147268;
Unitypoint Health