UnityPoint Health·Sioux City, Iowa
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for delivering comprehensive therapy services, including patient evaluation, intervention planning, and accurate documentation. They collaborate with the care team to promote patient participation in daily life occupations while maintaining safety and clinical standards.
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care Performs examination and evaluation to determine diagnosis and prognosis of patient/client and determine appropriate intervention to gain expected outcomes based on patient/client goals including a collaborative approach with patient/family and health care team. Utilizes of appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions to produce desired outcomes. Utilizes of appropriate documentation and billing to communicate progress and status to physicians, other healthcare professionals and third party reimbursement. Supervision of Occupational Therapist Assistant in accordance to State Licensure Laws. Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgements and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. Able to demonstrate the necessary skills and competencies of an occupational therapist. Keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly by maintaining and practicing hospital and departmental policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control. Development & Patient Education Performs as a member of the Rehabilitation Department through joint interventions, communication and quality assurance programs and meetings. Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance therapy practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient/family needs including age, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential and actual concerns immediately.
Education: Graduate of an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program required. License/Certifications: Current licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Iowa – If working under temporary license must fulfil completion of passing exam and achieving full licensure within 6 months from the time the permit is issued. Must possess and maintain current BLS certification or obtain certification within three months from date of hire. Completion of four hours of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Basic Computer skills.
Customer/patient focused. Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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.