Senior Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapy (North Liberty) - (26005576)
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.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.Exhibit divisional and/or departmental leadership by: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.Percent of Time: 100%Schedule: This role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts within clinic hours (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), which may vary based on staffing needs.Pay Grade: 08 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-planBenefits Highlights:Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, IAFringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plansFor more information about Why Iowa?, click here
Required Qualifications:A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy is required2+ years experience as an Occupational Therapist with a high degree of understanding and skill in hand therapy and outpatient general occupational therapyDemonstrated clinical educational abilitiesDemonstrated leadership experience in a work or other professional settingDemonstrated ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary teamExcellent written and verbal communication skills are requiredLicenses/ Certification:Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is requiredDesirable Qualifications:3+ years of experience in the rehabilitation of the upper limb with emphasis on the wrist and hand including fabrication of customized splintsCertified Hand Therapist (CHT) with the Hand Therapy Certification CommissionAbility to practice in an autonomous mannerDemonstrated effectiveness in provision of patient careDemonstrated effort to enhance one’s own knowledge, skills and abilitiesDemonstrated program/service development or quality improvement projectsApplication Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume r (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.
: Iowa City
: North Liberty
: Patient Care Providers
: Healthcare
: Regular
Full-time
: Oct 9, 2026, 5:50:48 PM
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