Occupational Therapist

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Occupational Therapist

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Full Time Benefits

We are seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to join our Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) team. The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive evaluations and therapeutic interventions to help older adults maintain independance, improvide functional abilities, and safely remain in their homes and communities.

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 .

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 .
• I L Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required .
• I L Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required .