Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist - North Liberty Hospital

• The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty is looking for a Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings.
• This position will primarily be assigned to the orthopedic outpatient setting.
• Position Responsibilities: · Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs.
• Assignment will involve primarily adults in an outpatient setting. · Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs. · Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner. · Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality. · Attend and participate in educational programs and provide educational experiences as assigned. · Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. · Performs special projects and tasks as assigned.
• University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center.
• Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.
• Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine.
• Changing Lives.® Percent of Time: 100%25 Pay Grade: 06 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s degree in another field and a Physical Therapy Certificate is required Entry level experience in physical therapy in an outpatient setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of
• Physical and
• Occupational
• Therapy is required
• Desirable
• Qualifications: 1-3 years experience in Physical Therapy 1-3 years experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 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.