Job Description

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus

Facility Name: Ottumwa Regional Health Center

Schedule: Full-time

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of  Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier  ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

An Occupational Therapist (OT) who excels in this role:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so.
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:  

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO :  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth :  Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being :  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred, but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English with additional languages preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation  is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Lifepoint Rehabilitation  is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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