Behavioral Health Senior Occupational Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies

University of Iowa

2 months ago

Iowa City, IowaFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Iowa as a Behavioral Health Senior Occupational Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies in United States.

Key Responsibilities

to include: · 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.

· Exhibit divisional and/or departmental leadership by: o Serving as a clinical resource and maintain an elevated level of clinical productivity.

o Participate in clinical research and collaborate on special projects.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

The University of Iowa Contact Information: · Organization: Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus · Contact Name: Matthew Hackler Contact Email: matthew

hackler@uiowa. edu

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Behavioral Health Senior Occupational Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyBehavioral HealthPatient CareClinical EducationCommunication SkillsMentoringAssessmentTreatmentLeadershipResearchQuality AssuranceProgram DevelopmentTeam CollaborationInnovative ProgramsSkills DevelopmentMultidisciplinary Team

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at University of Iowa is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Iowa City, Iowa.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Health, Patient Care, Clinical Education, Communication Skills, Mentoring, Assessment, Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Occupational Therapist will evaluate, interpret findings, and treat patients with complex behavioral health and physical dysfunctions. Responsibilities include providing exceptional patient care, developing clinical teaching activities, and participating in clinical research.

Benefits package: Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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