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MDMIA_Occupational Therapist II_MOC1072
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$86,117 / year median in Iowa
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Employment Type:
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Your Best Life. Our One Purpose. Join the MercyOne Riverside team as a full-time Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in pediatrics. The OT will work with childrenpersonalizing play-based interventions targeting fine motor, gross motor, and sensory processing skills, while collaborating extensively with families and educators to ensure developmental progress.The job requires a high degree of interpersonal skills to deal with complex, detailed and often sensitive topics. About The Area The City of Des Moines is Iowa's capital city and the county seat of Polk County. The local government serves more than 211,000 residents throughout 49 neighborhoods with more than 4,000 acres of parkland and 81 miles of trails. Some cities are great places to retire. Others are great places to start a career or raise a family. Des Moines is all three. Its low cost-of-living, thriving business sector, and strong civic community have made it a popular destination for Boomers, Millennials, and anyone else looking to build a better life. Compensation& Benefits Competitive Salary Paid Time Off (PTO) Continue Education Stipend Health, dental, vision and life insurance Short and long-term disability coverage Retirement program opportunities Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities Minimum Qualification Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Program Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa New Grads encouraged to apply BLS within 3 months of hire