Occupational Therapist, Staff/Senior | Behavioral Health | Medical Center University

Senior Occupational Therapist | Behavioral Health

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies is looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our collaborative team at the Medical Center University Campus. In this role, you will lead innovative care for patients facing complex challenges focused on adolescents and adults with complex behavioral health needs. Ready to elevate your career in a dynamic inpatient setting? Apply today and join the #1 hospital in Iowa!

Staff Occupational Therapist | Behavioral Health

Join the Department of Rehabilitation Therapies as a Staff Occupational Therapist at our Medical Center University Campus! You will treat patients with complex challenges focused on adolescents and adults with complex behavioral health needs. Entry-level applicants are welcome to apply, with excellent opportunities for continuing education. Work with a supportive inpatient team in an academic medical setting – apply today!

About Iowa Health Care:

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 18,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

· On Campus: This position is performed fully on the campus of the University Medical Center.

· This position is full-time, 100%.

· Work Schedule: Varies

· Fringe benefit package includes paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Qualifications | Senior Occupational Therapist | Behavioral Health

Required Qualifications:

· 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

· 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.

Qualifications | Staff Occupational Therapist | Behavioral Health

Required Qualifications:

· 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.

Desirable Qualifications:

· 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.

Additional Details

Application Information:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload both of the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are applying for the Staff or Senior Position.

· Resume

· Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Matt Hackler, HR Generalist at mhackler@uiowa.edu . This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Classification Information:

· Classification Title: Occupational Therapist | Senior Occupational Therapist

· Appointment Type: SEIU

· Schedule: Full-time

Compensation Information:

· Pay Level: 06 | 08

· Pay Plan: SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Contact Information:

· Organization: Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus

· Contact Name: Matthew Hackler

· Contact Email: mhackler@uiowa.edu

• Classification Title: Occupational Therapist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

• Pay Level: 06

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Matthew Hackler
• Contact Email: mhackler@uiowa.edu