Outpatient | Orthopedic | Staff/Senior Physical Therapist
Senior Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Healthcare is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist with a focus on orthopedic therapy to evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders, and/or injuries and or evaluate and interpret findings. This position will treat primarily patients experiencing orthopedic dysfunctions. This position is in our Specialty Outpatient Clinic at our Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City. Join our collaborative, high-energy team where your expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation will truly transform lives. If you are ready to deliver innovative care, apply today!
Staff Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Healthcare is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist with an orthopedic focus to evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and/or evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily treat patients with orthopedic dysfunction. You will work in our Outpatient Specialty Clinic located at UI Health Care’s Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City. Join a collaborative, high-energy team where your expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation will truly transform lives. If you are ready to deliver innovative care, apply to join our team today!
About
University of Iowa Health Care —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 18,000 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. ®
• On Campus: This position is performed fully at the Medical Center University Campus.
• This position is full-time, 100%.
• Work schedule: 7:30am – 4:00PM
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
Qualifications | Senior Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
• 2+ years of experience in Physical Therapy is necessary, with a high degree of understanding of patients with orthopedic dysfunctions.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical education abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Desirable Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• 3+ years of experience evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic dysfunctions.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities.
• Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
Qualifications | Staff Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
• Entry level experience Orthopedic Physical Therapy experience, including assessment and treatment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Desirable Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of experience in Physical Therapy.
• 1-3 years of experience in providing Orthopedic Physical Therapy in an outpatient setting.
• Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
• Demonstrate leadership in a work or academic setting.
Additional Details
To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload both of the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies will be hiring only one position for our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. You must indicate in your cover letter the classification (Staff Physical Therapist | Senior Physical Therapist) you wish to be considered for. Please see required qualifications above for additional information. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to five professional references will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Matt Hackler, HR Generalist at mhackler@uiowa.edu. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.
Additional Information:
• Classification Title: Physical Therapist | Senior Physical Therapist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
Compensation:
• Pay Level: 06 | 08
• Pay Plan: SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
Contact Information:
• Organization: Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus
• Contact Name: Matthew Hackler
• Contact Email: mhackler@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
