PRN Inpatient Senior Occupational Therapist: Medical Center University

Overview PRN Inpatient Senior Occupational Therapist: Medical Center University — Posting ID 156009. Department Rehab Therapy/UIHC • Jobcode Senior Occupational Therapist • Working Title PRN Inpatient Senior Occupational Therapist: Medical Center University The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care will be hiring a PRN Senior Occupational Therapist . You will administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and interpret findings. You will be working in an inpatient setting. This position is located at our Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City. Duties 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: – Serving as a clinical resource and maintain a 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. Additional responsibilities: Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. Additional responsibilities as needed/assigned. About: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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: Commensurate PRN ( pro re nata ) Work Schedule: As needed. Temporary: A staff member may serve in temporary status in a continuous appointment for no more than one year to meet an emergency or temporary need of the University. Employees in this classification will not be eligible for university benefits. 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 necessary, with a high degree of understanding of patients with a wide range of possible 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 one or more assigned areas of responsibility is desired. Demonstrates leadership abilities. Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team. Contact Information: Please send documents and questions to the contact information listed below. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Documents Required: Resume and Cover Letter Contact Name: Matt Hackler Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Organization: Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus Contact MATTHEW HACKLER — Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io — Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Application Instructions: Please email resume and cover letter to Matt Hackler at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr