Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

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.