Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide care for patients with complex behavioral health and physical dysfunctions in an acute care setting. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and participating in quality improvement activities. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity for professional development within a leading academic medical center.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Generous retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Entry level experience in acute care hospital setting.
• Skilled in providing direct patient care within acute care or outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and instructs patients in treatment plans.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Provides quality patient care and treatment.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

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 one's 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 one's own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one's 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, requisition 25002236 Senior Occupational Therapist, requisition 25002237, based 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 Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 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: 06https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

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
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Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s 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:

• 1-3 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 t he listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose 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 [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Occupational Therapist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 06

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Carol Seaman
• Contact Email: [e-mail]