Therapist / Occupational Therapy

Adelphi is seeking to recruit an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an as needed role in a Veteran's Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.The candidate should have 3 years experience in providing occupational therapy services to elderly, chronically ill, and cognitively and physically challenged patients.Job Quick Facts: Ref : BD-617-01 Profession: Allied Health Speciality: Occupational Therapist (OT) Location: Marshalltown, Iowa Job Type: Contract Faclity type: Veteran's Home Contract Duration: 1 year Start Date: June 7th, 2024 Schedule: TBC Rate: $50/hrRequirements: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution Iowa License in Occupational Therapy National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Must be skilled with elderly, chronically ill, and cognitively and physically challenged patients. Maintain confidentiality. Responsibilities: Assess motor function and personal-social development of residents at the state facility. Provide treatment to residents across all levels of care as identified by the primary provider. Perform occupational therapy assessments and evaluations using appropriate tests and professional observations. Collect and use supplementary information for comprehensive evaluations. Document services performed for each resident in the facilitys electronic medical record system (ADL) Must ensure that suitable measures are taken to assure the confidentiality of the facility and its residents at all times and abides by a professionalcode of ethics. Providing monthly supervision hours, oversight and direction for one Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.