Physical Therapist Assistant
Required Qualifications
- An Associate Arts degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program or completion of the requirements leading to educational exemption as defined by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners is required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certifications
- License in accord with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy Examiners is required
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working in an outpatient setting with patients that have orthopedic conditions and sports related injuries.
- Experience working on a multidisciplinary team
- Behavioral characteristics and attitudes that contribute to a positive work environment
- Works effectively with the supervising physical therapists
- Effectively manages difficult and/or medically complex patients
- Demonstrated effort to enhance one's own knowledge, skills and abilities
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.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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, gender identity, 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.
