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The Occupational Therapist assistant is responsible for providing occupational therapy treatment to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Occupational Therapist assistant is responsible for implementing and improving occupational therapy services and providing appropriate documentation and billing for such services. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for supervising occupational therapy assistants students and coordinating care.
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Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
Inpatient Therapy
PRN As Needed position; 8 hour shifts
The Occupational Therapist assistant is responsible for providing occupational therapy treatment to inpatients and/or outpatients. The Occupational Therapist assistant is responsible for implementing and improving occupational therapy services and providing appropriate documentation and billing for such services. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for supervising occupational therapy assistants students and coordinating care.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
- Treats patients in need of occupational therapy services and participates in and provides all necessary components of this responsibility including completion of treatment sessions per established treatment plans and collaborating with supervisory Occupational Therapist.
- Produces appropriate documentation and billing in compliance with all third party payor and regulatory guidelines
- Provides oversite and supervision of other support personnel and occupational therapy students.
- Completes appropriate communication with all patients, caregivers, fellow staff, and referring providers/clinicians.
- Coordinates with other staff and caregivers to provide optimal care to patient including care coordination, patient care conferences, and scheduling.
- Assists and advises supervisory personnel, management, and administration in development and implementation of quality occupational therapy services, programs, policies, and procedures.
Required:
- Graduate of accredited educational program in occupational therapy.
- Current license, in good standing, to practice occupational therapy as an assistant in the state of Iowa, or eligible.
- Read, write, comprehend, and speak fluent English
- Possess basic computer skills and knowledge.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1-2 years experience preferred but not required.
- NBCOT certified and AOTA membership preferred.
- Specialized knowledge, skills, experience, or abilities dependent upon specific practice area/location
