Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist - Rehab Therapies
Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist - Rehab Therapies
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Job Description
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is looking for an Occupational Therapist to evaluate interpret findings and treat patients with complex behavioral health and/or physical dysfunctions in an acute care setting. The patient population includes a caseload mix of adolescents and adults with complex behavioral health/psychosocial needs in which the provision of care is completed in both a one to one and group setting.
- Provides quality patient care evaluation assessment and treatment appropriate for patients needs.
Evaluates and instructs patients in appropriate treatment plans to achieve treatment goals. Participates in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommends opportunities for improvement in service quality. Attends and participates in educational programs and provides educational experiences as assigned. Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community while performing ones duties and in response to administrators supervisors coworkers and customers. Represents the interests of the University of a Unit Leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality improvement. Seeks opportunities to enhance ones own professional knowledge skills and abilities as they relate to ones current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development. Performs special projects and tasks as assigned.
The department intends to hire one person from either Occupational Therapist requisitionSenior Occupational Therapist requisitionbased on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
University of Iowa Health Carerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Percent of Time:100
Pay Grade: 06 Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelors degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy is required
- Entry level experience in acute care hospital setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Licenses/ Certifications:
- Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required
Desirable Qualifications:
- 13 years of experience in Occupational Therapy
- Skilled in providing direct patient care within acute care or outpatient settings with a focus on behavioral health/mental health populations.
- Demonstrates leadership abilities.
- Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
- Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence.
Application Process:To be considered applicants must uploada resume and cover letter(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to selfdisclose any conviction historyand will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
With additional questions please reach out to Carol Seaman at .
Employment Type
Full Time
