We use cookies. Find out more about it here. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
#alert
Back to search results

Occupational Therapist-Inpatient Adult Mental Health-ILH

UnityPoint Health
$35.18/Hr.-$52.78/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
700 East University Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025
  • Area of Interest: Therapy
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
  • Department: Inpt Adult MH- Luth
  • Shift: 1.0 D/E
  • Job ID: 163768

Overview

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the implementation and documentation of occupational therapy services to mental health inpatients. Services include, and are not limited to, assessment, treatment planning, and group and individual services.


Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.


Responsibilities

Patient Care:

Receives referrals, screens and/or evaluates to determine the need for patient intervention.

Interprets evaluation findings and develops an appropriate treatment plan, including goal

Setting, and discharge planning

Provides therapeutic milieu group activities to inpatients

Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others and

care team. Monitors patient's response and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

Documents the results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services

Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patients in their own environment

Key Accountability:

Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the occupational therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated.

Collaboration and Coordination:

Oversees Occupational Therapy students as assigned. According to licensure laws, is professionally accountable for overseeing delegated clinical skills of the COTA and Therapy Technician

Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.


Qualifications

Education: Graduate from an accredited occupational therapy program Required.

Experience: New Graduates Accepted. Must read, write, speak and comprehend English. Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds. One year of mental health experience preferred. Mental Health Clinical Internship.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Licensed or in the process of obtaining licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Occupational Therapy Regulation and Practice Act.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication-written & verbal, Decision making, Flexibility, Customer/patient focused, Interpersonal skills, Managing priorities/deadlines, Motivation, Multicultural sensitivity, Planning and organizing skills, Problem-solving, Professionalism, Self-development, Teamwork.

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Applied = 0

(web-77f7f6d758-swlff)