Occupational Therapist - North Liberty Campus
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus is looking for a Staff Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries. This position will be assigned to the inpatient orthopedics setting.
- Provides quality patient care, evaluation, assessment, and treatment appropriate for patients’ needs.
- Evaluates and instructs patients in appropriate treatment plans in order to achieve treatment goals.
- Participates in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommends opportunities for improvement in service quality.
- Attends and participates in educational programs and provides educational experiences as assigned.
- Demonstrates respect for all members of the University community in the course of performing one’s duties and in response to administrators, supervisors, coworkers, and customers.
- Welcomes the richness of talent from a diverse workforce and recognizes that diversity brings stimulation, challenge, and energy that contribute to a productive and effective workplace.
- Represents the interests of the University of a Unit Leadership in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and quality improvement.
- Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one’s current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development.
- Performs special projects and tasks as assigned.
The department intends to hire one person from either Occupational Therapist, requisition 24005395 or Senior Occupational Therapist, requisition 24005396, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 06
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- 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.
- Entry level experience in acute care hospital setting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Licenses/ Certification:
- Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
Desirable Qualifications:
- 1-3 years experience as an Occupational Therapist
- 1-3 years experience in evaluation and treatment of patients in an inpatient orthopedics setting.
- Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
With additional questions, please reach out to Carol Seaman at carol-seaman@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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.
