Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies
About The Position
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care is looking for an Occupational Therapist specializing in behavioral health to join our team! In this role, you will do more than treat patients—you will inspire them by designing innovative, evidence-based plans that help our community reclaim their independence and thrive. In this role you will collaborate with a patient population that includes a caseload mix of adolescents and adults with complex behavioral health/psychosocial needs in which the provision of care is completed in both one on one and group settings. This position will work in our inpatient clinical on our 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.
- Entry level experience in Occupational Therapy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years of experience in Occupational Therapy.
- 1-3 years of experience in treating patients with Behavioral Health dysfunctions.
- Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment, and treatment appropriate for patients’ needs.
- Evaluate and instruct patients in appropriate treatment plans to achieve treatment goals.
- Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommends opportunities for improvement in service quality.
- Review patient progress and update plan, as necessary.
- Document and present all related patient information.
- Recommend patient referrals when necessary.
- Attend and participate in educational programs and provides educational experiences as assigned.
- Orient and instruct students within established guidelines.
- Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Additional tasks/responsibilities as needed/assigned.
Benefits
- paid vacation
- sick leave
- health, dental, life and disability insurance options
- generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
