Inpatient Physical Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to provide quality healthcare in an inpatient acute care setting. Applicants should be ready to assess and treat patients while promoting health and recovery. A Bachelor's in Physical Therapy is required, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance options

Generous retirement plans

Qualifications

• Entry level experience in physical therapy in an inpatient acute care setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care including evaluation, assessment and treatment.
• Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Inpatient Physical Therapist - University Medical Center Rehab Therapies

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The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care is looking for a Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily be assigned to the adult inpatient acute care setting.

• Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs. Assignment will primarily be to adult inpatient acute care setting
• Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs
• Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner
• Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality
• Attend and participate in educational programs and provide educational experiences as assigned
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public
• Performs special projects and tasks as assigned
• Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in varying situations while producing results
• Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers
  
  
  

The department intends to hire for one position from either Physical Therapist, requisition 25002454, or Senior Physical Therapist, requisition 25002455, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

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 12,000 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.

Location: Medical Center - University Campus

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 06 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Experience Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s degree in another field and a Physical Therapy Certificate is required
• Entry level experience in physical therapy in an inpatient acute care setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  
  
  

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required
  
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Physical Therapy
• 1-3 years of experience in providing physical therapy primarily to adults in an inpatient acute care setting
• Experience in critical care
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting
  
  
  

Application Process: 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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

With additional questions, please reach out to Carol Seaman at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Physical Therapist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus
  
  
  

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6
  
  
  

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Carol Seaman
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

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