Occupational Therapist

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. ChildServe’s talented, multi-disciplinary team of therapists specializes in pediatric rehab and work together to create plans specific to each child’s need. In the role of our Occupational Therapist (Full-Time) , you will use play, therapeutic activities, and special techniques to develop motor sensory, visual, attention and decision-making skills so children can be successful in their world. This position is at our Iowa City location. We are now offering a $1,500 Sign-on Bonus! Schedule Full time Monday-Friday 40 hours per week. Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement Planning – 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 50% employer match. Paid Time Off – Generous PTO that accrues from the first day. Loan Relief – Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Competitive Bonus Structure – Averaging $500/month and up to $900/month What You’ll Do Complete all documentation according to ChildServe, AOTA, and third-party regulatory standards. Develop individualized plan of care as appropriate to meet the needs of the child/caregiver. Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of those involved in a child’s care. Confer with the interdisciplinary team, including the physician with developing, implementing, and revising the therapy plan of care based on initial and ongoing assessments. Review medical, educational, social, and financial information on each client prior to assessment or initiation of treatment. Participate in teaching and training other ChildServe staff including orientation, occupational therapy topics, and mentoring for students/interns. Provide health information to third party payers as necessary to advocate and secure medically necessary services for client. Provide accurate and timely billing and scheduling information to accounting, operations staff and Team Lead. Participate in internal quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities. Participate in community functions, marketing, and consultative services as needed. Assist in the development of new clinical programs as assigned. What You'll Need A degree from an AOTA approved occupational therapy program. Experience with pediatrics preferred. Experience with autism and motor impairment preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand. Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Why Child Serve? ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here: Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas. Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children. Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe. We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome. We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible. Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today! ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr