Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (North Liberty)

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement contributions

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy for the North Liberty Hospital Rehab Therapy department. The role focuses on hand and upper limb rehabilitation in an orthopedic outpatient setting, including splint fabrication and home treatment guidance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Occupational Therapy, outpatient OT experience preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• Entry level experience in outpatient OT encouraged.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, evaluation, and treatment for hand and upper limb rehab, including fabrication of customized splints in outpatient setting.
• Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs.
• Perform routine administrative tasks efficiently.
• Participate in quality/process improvement activities and identify service improvements.
• Attend educational programs and provide educational experiences as assigned.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hand therapy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

The North Liberty Hospital department of Rehab Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to specialize in hand therapy. This candidate will administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily be assigned to an orthopedic outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs. Assignment will involve hand and upper limb rehabilitation including fabrication of customized splints in an outpatient setting.
• 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

Percent of Time

100%

Schedule

This role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts within clinic hours (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), which may vary based on staffing needs.

Pay Grade

06 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, IA
• 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 occupational therapy in an outpatient 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 experience in Occupational Therapy
• 1-3 years experience in the rehabilitation of the upper limb with emphasis on the wrist and hand including fabrication of customized splints
• 1-3 years experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Occupational Therapist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 06