Occupational Therapist (OT)

LifePoint Health - Ottumwa, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Ottumwa, IA

501-1,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) position at Lifepoint Rehabilitation involves providing specialized rehabilitation services to patients, particularly in outpatient pediatrics and lymphedema settings. The role focuses on developing customized treatment plans to help patients regain their well-being and independence following injuries or illnesses. The OT will work collaboratively with a team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care, while also adhering to regulatory and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop a specialized treatment plan to help patients achieve their well-being through exercise and/or use of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Pediatrics experience
• Lymphedema experience

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts