Occupational Therapist - Waukon/West Union - Full Time Job at Good Samaritan Society, West Union, IA

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  • Good Samaritan Society
  • West Union, IA

Job Description

Careers With Purpose


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 West Union Ctr


Location: West Union, IA


Address: 201 Hall St, West Union, IA 52175, USA


Shift: Day


Job Schedule: Full time


Weekly Hours: 40.00


Salary Range: $32.00 - $49.50


Pay Info: $10,000 to $20,000 Sign On Bonus


Department Details


$10,000 to $20,000 Sign On Bonus


$10.000 for experienced therapist and a $20,000 for new graduates (requires a 3 year commitment)


Brand new Inpatient/Outpatient Therapy Space in Waukon and remodel complete in West Union. Experience post acute, long term care, and outpatient experiences.


Job Summary


Assesses clients/patients/residents and designs occupational therapy treatments. Help clients/patients/residents to develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in client s/patient s/resident's occupations of life. The therapist conducts evaluations and provides interventions for clients/patients/residents who have functional, cognitive or behavioral impairments. Occupational Therapist evaluate physical, cognitive, developmental and psychosocial abilities of clients/patients/residents; developing realistic therapy goals and administering appropriate occupational therapy programs. Documents client's/patient's/resident's information for evaluation; establishes therapeutic plans and modifies them if necessary. Provides clients/patients/residents education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes. Knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related treatments and evaluations relating to the needs of clients/patients/residents. Demonstrate and incorporate knowledge of current research into daily treatment of clients/patients/residents.


May treat individuals of all ages with varying diagnosis and disorders. Will demonstrate documentation in accordance with departmental guidelines and meet all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates level of treatment associated with their specialty provided to their clients/patients/residents. Follows and adheres to accepted clinical practice guidelines of professional organization.


Exhibits flexibility with acceptance of variable work schedules/assignments. Participates in activities to promote the department, Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health. Will be interacting with individuals outside of the department including but not limited to: providers, case managers, family members, third party payers, public organizations, etc. May be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide patient/resident care, treatment, or other services. Will be expected to provide ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise as determined by the department leadership. Performs other related duties as requested by manager.


Dependent on facility and location, work may focus on those receiving intervention in the post-acute, long term care, and outpatient environments.


Qualifications


Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.


Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as 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). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. 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 the state of 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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .


The Good Samaritan Society is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .


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.


Req Number: R-0169790


Job Function: Allied Health


Featured: No

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work from home, Relocation bonus, Shift work,

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