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.
Pay Grade: 08 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights:
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
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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
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume r (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. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.
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.
