Occupational Therapist - CDD

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Center for Disabilities & Development is seeking a (50-100%) Occupational Therapist on day shift. This position will evaluate, interpret findings, and treat patients with physical and behavioral dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries. CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patients needs. Evaluate and instruct patients in appropriate treatment plans in order 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. Perform special projects and tasks as assigned. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy is required.
• Licensure in accord with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in Occupational Therapy is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patients needs.
• Evaluate and instruct patients in appropriate treatment plans in order 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.
• Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees