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.
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 children personalizing 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
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563-357-9977 barnetta@mercyhealth.com Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
