Occupational Therapist (Orthopedic)

Job Overview

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluates and treats orthopedic occupational therapy patients in accordance with Iowa licensure laws
• Assesses patient and determines appropriate treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions and completes treatment plan using approved evaluation documents.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)
• Trains individuals in skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates individual’s functional progress.
• Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components
• Recommend, design, and/or construct adaptive equipment and train in its use
• Recommend adaptation of individuals work or living environment to maximize independence
• Guide and educate family members and caregivers
• Prepares necessary documentation including evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes and logs in timely manner according to regulations.
• Consults with other members of rehabilitation team to select treatment programs consistent with needs and capabilities of individual and to coordinate comprehensive services delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervise the COTA’s in accordance with state regulations
• Supervise rehab techs and students

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

Hours of Operation

• Monday-Thursday 7am-6pm and Friday 7am-2pm