Occupational Therapist - FT - Days

Trinity Health
Dubuque, IA, United States
Full-time

Employment Type : Full timeShift : Day ShiftDescription : POSITION PURPOSE : Plans, administers, implements, and evaluates occupational therapy for all appropriate programs and services within the PM&R department, for all patient age groups.

Possesses the skills necessary to provide direct patient care specific to each age group in accordance with department protocol.

The age of the patients served range in age from infants to geriatrics.Details : Your best life. Our one purpose.At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals.

We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.What we offer : We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes : Wellness programsEducation reimbursementPersonalized health insurance plans including dental and visionPaid time offLong- and short-term leaveRetirement planningLife insurance coverageWhat you will do : Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Medical Center's Mission and Values.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.Completes Patient Evaluations / Treatment.Utilizes appropriate evaluation tools for diagnosis.

Identifies goals with patient.Follows physician orders / seeks changes in orders when appropriate.Consistently performs tasks and procedures safely, correctly and effectively to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Completes appropriate paperwork.Timely completion.Supervises and gives direction to Support Staff and COTA.Provides co-treats and supervision of COTA per state regulations.

Provides direction to support staff and follows guidelines of practice acts and Medicare.Coordinates treatments with staff and communicates expectations of team.

Documentation : Completed on day of service, as much as possible with patient present.Documentation matches charges.Documentation addresses goals and progress of patient.

Identifies skilled need and medical necessity.Includes total treatment time and documentation necessary for regulatory guidelines and reimbursement.

Recertifications : Completed timely.Follows state and regulatory guidelines.Charges : Follows state and regulatory guidelines.

Demonstrates knowledge in state and regulatory guidelines.Documentation supports submitted charges.Completed on day of service.

Professionalism : Demonstrates and conducts self according to Code of Ethics.Supportive of Mercy’s mission and values.Provides constructive suggestions and input to department needs.

Provides leadership for support staff and COTA.Attends educational seminars and expands knowledge.Maintains licensure.Communicates with staff.

Utilizes voicemail and email to streamline process.Efficiently directs calls to appropriate person.Provides information appropriate for persons involved (need to know basis).

Contributes to positive work environment.Interpersonal skills : Positive interaction with staff members.Transfer of information to other staff members in timely, appropriate manner.

Plans day-to-day activities and communicates to others.Works as a team for the betterment of department.Provides others with information needed to complete job.

Organization : Keeps area organized and communicates changes to others.Able to multitask and follow through with assigned duties.

Prioritizes and delegates to others.Computer : Proficient in Word and GroupWise.Utilizes technology to decrease duplication of documents.

Proficient in use of fax / email.What we are looking for : Registration through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.

NCBOT)Bachelor’s Degree Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) by the State of Iowa to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Must be able to function as an occupational therapist in all commonly practiced aspects of patient evaluation and treatment appropriate for the assigned age group.

Must have ability to give clear instructions to individuals and groups ranging from infant to geriatric.Must have ability to plan day-to-day activities and work independently.

Must be able to put patients at ease and make them comfortable.Must possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively work with other hospital employees and guests.

Must demonstrate the ability to interact with others in a helpful and courteous manner.Must be competent in providing clinical care to the patient population described in the department’s description of services section of the policy manual.

Demonstrates and promotes customer satisfaction.MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in Fulton () specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center ()MercyOne Dyersville Medical CenterMercyOne Elkader Medical Center ()MercyOne Clinton Medical CenterWith a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities.

Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission : We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values : ReverenceCommitment to Those Who are PoorSafetyJusticeStewardshipIntegrityOur Vision : We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions : As a Trinity Health colleague, I will : Listen to understand.Learn continuously.Keep it simple.Create solutions.

Deliver outstanding service.Own and speak up for safetyExpect, embrace and initiate change.Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.

Trust and assume good intentions.Hold myself and others accountable for results.Communicate directly with respect and honesty.

Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.Our Promise : We Listen.

We Partner.We Make it Easy.MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionOur Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.

Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states.

Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran

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