Director, Rehabilitation Therapies

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in in one of the professional disciplines within the department (i.e., physical therapy, occupational therapy)
• Extensive (8-10 years) managerial/leadership experience in rehabilitation therapy
• Reasonable (5-7 years) clinical experience in one of the professional disciplines within the department (i.e., physical therapy, occupational therapy) is required, with the ability to demonstrate high degree of understanding and skill in respective area of patient care
• Eligibility for state licensure to practice Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy in Iowa
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
• Demonstrated job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree preferred
• Experience in financial management, data analysis, clinic management, and leadership
• Experience with budget management (e.g., regular use of institutional financial reports to manage to monthly and annual targets)
• Experience training and mentoring students, learners, and trainees
• Demonstrated ability to lead change
• Previous experience in an academic medical center or deep understanding and appreciation for the role of the AMC
• Experience managing in a matrix reporting and unionized environment

Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. For additional questions, please contact michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu