Occupational Therapist PRN Elkader

About the role

The Registered Occupational Therapist at MercyOne Elkader Medical Center will plan, administer, implement, and evaluate occupational therapy for all appropriate programs and services within the PM&R department, for all patient age groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, administer, implement, and evaluate occupational therapy for all appropriate programs and services within the PM&R department, for all patient age groups.
• Possesses the skills necessary to provide direct patient care specific to each age group in accordance with department protocol.
• Age of the patients served range in age from infants to geriatrics.
• Schedule: Varied hours, Per Diem.

Requirements

• Must be able to function as an occupational therapist in all commonly practiced aspects of patient evaluation and treatment appropriate for the assigned age group.
• Must have ability to give clear instructions to individuals and groups ranging from infant to geriatric.
• Must have ability to plan day-to-day activities and work independently.
• Must be able to put patients at ease and make them comfortable.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively work with other hospital employees and guests.

Qualifications

• Registration through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NCBOT).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) by the State of Iowa to practice as an Occupational Therapist.

Skills

• Ability to function as an occupational therapist in all commonly practiced aspects of patient evaluation and treatment appropriate for the assigned age group.
• Ability to give clear instructions to individuals and groups ranging from infant to geriatric.
• Ability to plan day-to-day activities and work independently.
• Ability to put patients at ease and make them comfortable.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Pay

Varies

Schedule

Varied hours, Per Diem