Senior Physical Therapist - CDD
The Center for Disabilities & Development is seeking a full-time Sr. Physical Therapist on day shift. This position will administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings.
- Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient with complex or specialized needs.
- Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.
- Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner and demonstrate innovative problem solving approaches.
- Provide divisional and departmental leadership by:
- Collaborating on special projects and assisting management as necessary.
- Participating in clinical research and maintaining a high level of clinical productivity.
- Providing educational experiences to staff and students
- Serving as a clinical resource.
- Demonstrating the ability to set and accomplish divisional/departmental goals.
- Identify opportunities, monitor and participate in quality/process improvement activities and recommend corrective actions for effectiveness.
- Attend and participate in personal and professional developmental programs.
- Perform special projects and task as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s degree in another field and a Physical Therapy Certificate is required.
- Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
- Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in Physical Therapy with a high degree of understanding and skill in one or more areas of assigned responsibility, including demonstrated clinical education abilities and leadership, is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- A Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Master’s degree in another field and a Physical Therapy Certificate is desirable.
Application Process:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under required materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu with any questions.
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.
