Pediatric Occupational Therapist Des Moines

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Continue Education Stipend

Health, dental, vision and life 보험

Short and long-term disability

Retirement program opportunities

Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities

Job summary

Join the MercyOne Riverside team as a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in pediatrics. You will work with children, personalizing play-based interventions to improve their fine and gross motor skills and sensory processing abilities.

The role involves extensive collaboration with families and educators. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to manage complex and sensitive topics effectively.

Qualifications

• New Grads encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Personalize play-based interventions targeting fine motor, gross motor, and sensory processing skills.
• Collaborate with families and educators to ensure developmental progress.
• Handle complex and sensitive topics requiring high interpersonal skills.

Education

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program

Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa

BLS within 3 months of hire

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

Your Best Life. Our One Purpose.

Join the MercyOne Riverside team as a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in pediatrics. The OT will work with children personalizing play-based interventions targeting fine motor, gross motor, and sensory processing skills, while collaborating extensively with families and educators to ensure developmental progress. The job requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to deal with complex, detailed and often sensitive topics.

About The Area

The City of Des Moines is Iowa's capital city and the county seat of Polk County . The local government serves more than 211,000 residents throughout 49 neighborhoods with more than 4,000 acres of parkland and 81 miles of trails.Some cities are great places to retire. Others are great places to start a career or raise a family. Des Moines is all three. Its low cost-of-living, thriving business sector, and strong civic community have made it a popular destination for Boomers, Millennials, and anyone else looking to build a better life.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continue Education Stipend
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement program opportunities
• Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities

Minimum Qualification

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa
• New Grads encouraged to apply
• BLS within 3 months of hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.