Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees