Occupational Therapist

UnityPoint at Home - Jefferson, IA Area

Occupational Therapist

Part Time - 0.5 FTE

Day Shift - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (20 hours/week)

Full-time hours available if candidate is willing to split time between JE and the Western coverage area for Central Iowa (Dallas Center, Minburn, Adel).

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• 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.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Provide Home Health Occupational Therapy Services - Conduct in-home visits to assess patients' functional levels, develop treatment plans based on physician orders, and deliver skilled therapy interventions to improve patient outcomes.

• Develop and Implement Treatment Plans - Create individualized therapy plans, incorporating functional activities, environmental modifications, and assistive devices to enhance patients' independence and quality of life.

• Ensure Quality and Compliance - Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and maintain safe, effective therapy practices in alignment with clinical best practices and home health regulations.

• Licensed or otherwise regulated, if applicable, as an Occupational Therapist by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply in the practicing state.
• Graduate of an occupational Therapist education program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE
• Eligible to take, or has successfully completed the entry-level certification examination for Occupational Therapists developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT)
• One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned
• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
• CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.