Occupational Therapist - Waukon/West Union - FT

Occupational Therapist

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility

GSS IA Waukon Center

Location

Waukon, IA

Job Description

• Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments.
• Helps clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain, and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life.
• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive, or behavioral impairments.
• Evaluates physical, cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; develops realistic therapy goals and administers appropriate occupational therapy programs.
• Documents client/patient/resident information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary.
• Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and incorporates it into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.
• May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnoses and disorders.
• Demonstrates documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meets all regulatory requirements.
• Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments.
• Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society, and Sanford Health.
• Interacts with individuals outside of the department including providers, case managers, family members, third-party payers, and public organizations.
• May supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services.
• Expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by department leadership.
• Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.
• Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• May require a valid driver's license when applicable.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department-specific competencies and certifications.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.
• In South Dakota and Iowa, new graduates in the process of testing with the board will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Benefits

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.