Trinity Health·Mason City, Iowa
Assists Occupational Therapists in performing evaluations and implementing treatment plans for patients. Responsible for monitoring patient responses to intervention and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Employment type: Part time
This individual assists the Occupational Therapist in the preparation of patients for treatment, provides certain occupational therapy procedures to the patient, maintains occupational therapy equipment in a clean and aesthetic manner, and is responsible for written/verbal communications between the rehab department and our customers.
Assists Occupational Therapist in performing tests, evaluations, and developing treatment plans and techniques to implement plan.
Treats patients in accordance with established treatment plan.
Communicates with patient, family and other multidisciplinary team members and service providers.
Monitors patients’ response to intervention and communicates observations of patients’ response to treatment to Occupational Therapist.
Completes required documentation on patients and maintains other department, in accordance with departmental and health center policies and procedures.
Promotes efficient utilization of resources/supplies, ensures charges are appropriate based on services provided.
Assists Inpatient Rehab Manager in orientation, training, and evaluation of employees.
00am - 4:30pm. At this time, there are no weekend or holiday rotations.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center [https://www.mercyone.org/northiowa/find-a-location/location-results] is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center [https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-new-hampton-medical-center-1] is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires graduation from an AOTA accredited program and a valid COTA license in the State of Iowa. Must provide proof of BLS certification and Mandatory Reporting training.
Market context
In Iowa, occupational therapy roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, rehab settings, schools, and home health, where licensed clinicians help patients regain daily function. These positions are competitive because employers look for a valid Iowa OT license, accredited training, CPR certification, and the physical ability to assist with transfers and lift up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you know best.