Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (North Liberty)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Résumé du poste

The University of Iowa seeks a Senior Occupational Therapist specializing in hand therapy for the North Liberty outpatient setting. You will treat patients with complex hand/upper limb dysfunction, perform evaluations, and contribute to teaching for staff and students.

The role is full-time, on campus in North Liberty, with leadership responsibilities as a clinical resource and opportunities to participate in research and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• At least 2 years of OT experience with hand therapy.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching abilities.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Iowa licensure as an OT/physical therapist required.

Responsabilités

• Administer hand therapy treatment for patients with complex hand injuries in outpatient orthopedic settings.
• Evaluate and interpret treatment findings to guide care.
• Provide high-quality patient care and assessments.
• Participate in clinical teaching activities for staff and students.
• Exhibit leadership as a clinical resource and maintain productivity.
• Contribute to clinical research and special projects.
• Assist in program development and quality assurance.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Team leadership

Clinical teaching abilities

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Description du poste

Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (North Liberty)

The North Liberty Hospital department of Rehab Therapy is seeking a Senior 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.

Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patients with complex or specialized needs.

Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.

Exhibit divisional and/or departmental leadership by:

Serve as a clinical resource and maintain high level of clinical productivity.

Participate in clinical research and collaborate on special projects.

Assist with setting and accomplishing divisional/departmental goals and assists management as necessary.

Develop, implement and expand learning opportunities and skills development for staff & students.

Assist in establishing new programs, as well as maintaining and developing current programs.

Assist in the administration of the departmental Quality Assurance program.

Participate in the development of service operations, policies and procedures.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

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.

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

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy is required

2+ years experience as an Occupational Therapist with a high degree of understanding and skill in hand therapy and outpatient general occupational therapy

Demonstrated clinical educational abilities

Demonstrated leadership experience in a work or other professional setting

Demonstrated ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required

Licenses/ Certification

Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required

Desirable Qualifications

3+ years of experience in the rehabilitation of the upper limb with emphasis on the wrist and hand including fabrication of customized splints

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with the Hand Therapy Certification Commission

Ability to practice in an autonomous manner

Demonstrated effectiveness in provision of patient care

Demonstrated effort to enhance one's own knowledge, skills and abilities

Demonstrated program/service development or quality improvement projects

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Polly Terukina
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .