An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Occupational Therapist Accordius Health at St Mary's Davenport, IA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Diagnostic test interpretation Collaborate with healthcare professionals Physical therapy treatment implementation Diagnostic result interpretation Exercise safety education Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Patient and family consultation Patient progress tracking Patients with physical disabilities Activities of daily living (ADL) training Caregiving documentation requirements Workplace ergonomics Working with geriatric patients Care documentation Mid-level Developmental disability care assistance Initial patient assessment Patient history taking One-on-one patient counseling Compliance documentation Patient family and caregiver education Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient consultations Physical rehabilitation occupational therapy Patient progress monitoring Injury rehabilitation programs Patient counseling Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities Fitness activities for care recipients Care plan implementation Full Job Description The Ivy at Davenport is looking for an In-House Occupational Therapist to join the Rehab team in Davenport, IA! Welcome to The Ivy at Davenport, part of Ivy Healthcare Group, a 75-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility in Davenport, Iowa. Specializing in short-term subacute rehabilitation and comprehensive therapies, we create personalized care plans to maximize recovery and quality of life. Our services include long-term care, hospice, and respite care. Guided by Ivy CARES (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Solutions), we ensure exceptional care in a supportive environment. We place a high importance on attracting dynamic healthcare professionals who share a philosophy of quality patient/clinical care in a welcoming, respectful, and cohesive team environment. This person will develop, recover or maintain the daily living and work skills of people with physical, mental or developmental conditions. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable people to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities.
Responsibilities:
administer treatment to residents and patients with temporary or long term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing Assure all treatment is delivered in accordance with an established plan of care Provide clinical support and instruct patients, families, and caregivers Monitor patient response to treatment intervention Complete required forms and documentation in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations Consulting with patients to learn about their physical condition. Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results. Developing treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques. Creating personalized fitness-oriented health care programs for patients. Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain and improve mobility. Advising patients and their families about in-home treatment options. Providing educational information about injury prevention, ergonomics and ways to promote physical health. Consulting and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Documenting patient care history. Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures.
Career Advantages:
In-House opportunity Practice in an environment built on integrity and progressive, ethical care Clinical expertise & training available Electronic documentation system Work collaboratively with a supportive team of therapists and nursing staff Flexible Scheduling The rehab team is strategically designed with growth, opportunity, and career enrichment in mind! We believe our commitment to compassionate care, innovative solutions, patient focused programs and a reward-for-results culture will enrich the lives of patients and employees alike. Don't wait to start making a difference - the change begins today.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Work Location: