Occupational Therapist-Inpatient

Job Overview

Overview

Shift: PRN, as needed. You will be required to work (1) 8 hour shift per month, (2) weekends per year and (1) holiday per year.

Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals achieve greater independence and quality of life. As an Occupational Therapist, you will evaluate, develop, and implement personalized treatment plans that support participation in meaningful daily activities across the lifespan. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams, you will address physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial needs while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a variety of healthcare settings.

Why UnityPoint Health?

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.

Responsibilities

• Help patients achieve greater independence by evaluating functional abilities, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based interventions that support meaningful daily activities.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and care teams to optimize outcomes and adapt care as needs change.
• Maintain accurate documentation and billing, educate patients and caregivers, coordinate with providers and community resources, and ensure compliance with regulatory, payer, and organizational requirements.
• Support excellence in care through quality improvement initiatives, supervision of COTAs, therapy technicians, and students, participation in interdisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional growth.
• Contribute to a safe environment while helping advance programs, services, and the overall patient experience.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required for applicants graduating from an accredited Occupational Therapy program prior to 2007.
• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) required for applicants graduating from accredited Occupational Therapy programs 2007 to present.

Experience:

• One (1) year experience if with UnityPoint @ Home required.
• Prior work as an OT in practice area preferred.
• Recent graduates will be considered.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in state(s) of practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) through the American Heart Association required.
• Certified Occupational Therapist through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) preferred.
• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.