Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist - North Liberty Hospital

About the role

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide treatment and evaluations to patients with various physical dysfunctions, disorders, and injuries. The primary focus will be on the orthopedic outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment, and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs
• 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
• Perform special projects and tasks as assigned

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
• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required

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

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

Benefits

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

Pay

Pay Grade: 06

Schedule

Full-time

Contact Information

Organization: Healthcare
Contact Name: Polly Terukina
Contact Email: polly-terukina@uiowa.edu