Behavioral Health Senior Occupational Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies
The University of Iowa Health Care is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to evaluate, interpret findings, and treat patients with complex behavioral health and/or physical dysfunctions in an acute setting. You would combine top-tier patient care with a passion for mentoring students and junior staff. You will be the expert in behavioral health, and managing complex cases, while empowering our diverse patient population to reclaim their independence. Our 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. This inpatient position is located at our Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City.
Duties to include:
· Provide exceptional 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:
o Serving as a clinical resource and maintain an elevated level of clinical productivity.
o Participate in clinical research and collaborate on special projects.
o Assist with setting and accomplishing divisional/departmental goals and assists management, as necessary.
o Develop, implement, and expand learning opportunities and skills development for staff & students.
o Assist in establishing innovative programs, as well as maintaining and developing current programs.
o Assist in the administration of the departmental Quality Assurance program.
o Participate in the development of service operations, policies, and procedures.
· Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
· Additional responsibilities as needed/assigned.
About:
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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 18,000 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. ®
· On Campus: This position is performed fully on the campus of the University Medical Center.
· This position is full-time, 100%.
· Work Schedule: Varies
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.
· Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
· 2+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy is required, with a high degree of understanding of patients with behavioral health dysfunctions.
· Demonstrated skills in clinical education abilities.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Desirable Qualifications:
· 3+ years of experience in Occupational Therapy.
· 3+ years of experience in treating patients with behavioral health dysfunctions.
· Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
(The department intends to hire for one position from either Senior Occupational Therapist: Behavioral Health, requisition 26001636, or Occupational Therapist: Behavioral Health, requisition 26001637, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
Position and Application Details:
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
· Resume
· Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Matt Hackler, HR Generalist at mhackler@uiowa.edu. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information:
· Classification Title: Senior Occupational Therapist
· Appointment Type: SEIU
· Schedule: Full-time
Compensation:
· Pay Level: 08
· Pay Plan: SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
Contact Information:
· Organization: Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus
· Contact Name: Matthew Hackler
Contact Email: matthew-hackler@uiowa.edu
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, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
