Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Rehab Therapies
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Rehab Therapies
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Job Description
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Childrens Hospital is looking for an Inpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret position will primarily be in the pediatric inpatient acute care setting within the medical/surgical units and the PICU.
- Provide quality patient care evaluation assessment and treatment appropriate for patients needs. Assignment will primarily be in the general pediatric inpatient settingmedical/surgical units and the PICU but may also include back up coverage in the NICU.
- Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs
- Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner
- Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality
- Attend and participate in educational programs and provide educational experiences as assigned
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public
- Performs special projects and tasks as assigned
- Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures race creed color national origin age sex disability sexual orientation and gender identity
- Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results
- Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinicsrecognized 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 University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Stead Family Childrens Hospital
Benefits 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
- For more information about Why Iowaclickhere
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a bachelors degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
- Entry level experience in acute care hospital and/or outpatient setting with a pediatric population
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to patient and familycentered care
Licenses/ Certifications:
- Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- 13 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
- 13 of years of experience in one or more of the following patient care specialties in acute care or outpatient setting: experience in early intervention pediatric intensive care and/or inpatient rehab
- Specialized training and/or certification related to pediatric therapy practice
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting
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
