Behavioral Health Senior Occupational Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to evaluate, interpret findings, and treat patients with complex behavioral health and/or physical dysfunctions in an acute setting. This role involves providing top-tier patient care, mentoring students and junior staff, and serving as an expert in behavioral health and managing complex cases. The patient population includes adolescents and adults with complex behavioral health/psychosocial needs, with care provided in both one-to-one and group settings. This is an inpatient position located at the Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Serve as a clinical resource and maintain an elevated 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 innovative 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.
Additional responsibilities as needed/assigned.