ChildServe·Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The Occupational Therapist will utilize play, therapeutic activities, and special techniques to develop motor sensory, visual, attention, and decision-making skills in children. This role involves working within a talented, multi-disciplinary team to create individualized rehabilitation plans for each child.
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 Careers@childserve.org [Careers@childserve.org].
Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe
ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.
ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
Established in 1928, ChildServe proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.
ChildServe is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email careers@childserve.org [careers@childserve.org]. ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must possess a degree from an AOTA approved occupational therapy program and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English. Experience with pediatrics, autism, and motor impairment is preferred, along with the physical capability to lift up to 35 lbs and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
Market context
In Iowa, occupational therapy roles are typically driven by steady demand in hospitals, rehab settings, schools, and home health, where licensed clinicians help patients regain daily function. These positions are competitive because employers look for a valid Iowa OT license, accredited training, CPR certification, and the physical ability to assist with transfers and lift up to 50 lbs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you know best.
