Occupational Therapy Assistant - Acute Care

8a-4:30p, M-F, with weekend rotation

Fort Dodge, IA

Occupational therapy assistants work under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist and help people of all ages to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. They work with individuals who have conditions that are mentally, physically, developmentally, socially or emotionally disabling.

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.

• Provides occupational therapy treatments under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist across outpatient, acute, skilled nursing, and home health settings
• Assists in developing and implementing treatment plans for assigned patients
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Supports departmental efficiency by contributing to cost control and productivity efforts
• Builds positive relationships with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all members of the care team

Education:

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience:

• Entry level/new graduate acceptable

Licenses/Certifications:

• Occupational Therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa.
• Maintain Basic Life certification
• Refer to Stroke Service Policy for annual stroke education requirements.