Hand Therapy Physical Therapist — Outpatient Orthopedics

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

North Liberty Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist specialized in hand therapy for an orthopedic outpatient setting. The role emphasizes high-level patient care, teaching, and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should have a PT degree (or equivalent with a PT certificate) and Iowa licensure, with 2+ years of outpatient experience and strong communication skills. Full-time, on-campus clinical duties with flexible hours are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s degree in another field plus a Physical Therapy Certificate.
• Iowa licensure as required by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care and treat patients with complex clinical needs.
• Lead and educate staff and students; participate in clinical teaching.
• Engage in administrative tasks and problem solving to improve processes.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and divisional/departmental goals.
• Attend development programs and act as a clinical resource for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Clinical education

Education

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

PT Certificate (if non-PT degree)

Job description

North Liberty Hospital seeks a Physical Therapist specialized in hand therapy for an orthopedic outpatient setting. The role emphasizes high-level patient care, teaching, and clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should have a PT degree (or equivalent with a PT certificate) and Iowa licensure, with 2+ years of outpatient experience and strong communication skills. Full-time, on-campus clinical duties with flexible hours are required.