Avera Health·Sibley, Iowa
Coordinate and deliver occupational therapy services by implementing individualized treatment programs for patients. Evaluate patient progress and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve health goals.
Location: Sibley, IA
Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America)
At Osceola Regional Health Center, we provide quality care and exceptional service to all those we serve. We offer a friendly work environment, flexible scheduling, full benefits including retirement match. We would love to have you on our team!
Responsible in the daily coordination and delivery of occupational therapy services implementing specific treatment programs for individual patients and patient groups according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy and established objectives of the department.
• Graduate from an accredited Occupational Therapy program. 1-3 years clinical patient care preferred.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patients age infant through geriatrics as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
Develop and implement individualized treatment programs for patients needing services. Evaluates assigned patients, gathering data from a variety of sources, such as patient records, interviews, observations and team members.
Use selected activities and/or tasks to promote and maintain health, and to achieve treatment goals. Establishes and modifies intervention goals and strategies for patients/ treatment program based on on-going evaluations.
Provides direct therapy services to patients using various functional settings and strategies.
Plans therapy within the patient’s individual physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities as indicated and coordinated with the rehabilitation, medical, and nursing care plans.
Prepares documentation as required by the profession and the department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress notes, and other such reports.
Communicate effectively with patients, family, physicians, and other disciplinary team members regarding the patient status, progress, and needs.
Establishes rapport and work cooperatively with interdisciplinary team members (including family/physician) throughout the patient’s intervention program.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, workshops, etc. Share new knowledge with co-workers. Evaluates and monitors clinical internships with students affiliating in various universities/colleges.
Participates in program development of the department.
Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid Iowa state license. A valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance are also required.
Market context
In Iowa, Occupational Therapist openings are often tied to skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation settings, where employers look for candidates who can support functional recovery and discharge planning. These roles can be competitive because a current or eligible Iowa license, accredited OT training, and experience in rehab settings are common screening points. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any SNF or post-acute experience in your application.
