Pediatric Occupational Therapist Des Moines

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Riverside in Des Moines, IA, seeks a full-time pediatric Occupational Therapist to tailor play-based interventions that develop fine motor, gross motor, and sensory processing skills in children. The OT will work closely with families and educators to support each child’s developmental progress.

Ideal candidate has completed an OT program and is licensed or eligible for Iowa licensure. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with BLS required within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills for working with families and educators.
• Ability to tailor interventions to individual children.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric occupational therapy with play-based interventions to develop fine motor, gross motor, and sensory processing skills in children.
• Collaborate with families and educators to support developmental progress and progress monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of OT Program

Licensed or eligible for Iowa licensure

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

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.