PRN Physical Therapist - Rehab Therapies - North Liberty

University of Iowa; North Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to join their team at the North Liberty Medical Campus. This role involves providing exceptional patient care and treatment to individuals with complex physical dysfunctions and disorders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and excellent communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility that will open in Spring 2025, enhancing the quality of care for patients in the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or equivalent.
• Entry level experience in inpatient acute care physical therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care and treatment in an inpatient acute care setting.
• Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team

Leadership in a work or academic setting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Certificate

Job description

PRN Physical Therapist - Rehab Therapies - North Liberty

Posting ID 149356

Department Rehab Therapy/UIHC

Jobcode Physical Therapist

Working Title PRN Physical Therapist - Rehab Therapies - North Liberty

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus is looking for a PRN Staff Physical Therapist or a PRN Senior Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will be assigned to the inpatient orthopedics setting.

This position will be stationed at our new North Liberty Medical Campus.

Position Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Perform special projects and tasks as assigned.

The department intends to hire one person at either the Physical Therapist or Senior Physical Therapist level based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specify in your cover letter which specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services.

Type of Position: Temporary: A staff member may serve in temporary status in a continuous appointment for no more than one year to meet an emergency or temporary need of the University. Employees in this classification will not be eligible for University Benefits.

Staff Physical Therapist Required Qualifications:

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

Staff Physical Therapist Desirable Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience in Physical Therapy.
• 1-3 years 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.

Senior Physical Therapist Required Qualifications:

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

Senior Physical Therapist Desirable Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience in Physical Therapy.
• 1-3 years 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.

Please email Resume and Cover Letter to Carol Seaman at [e-mail].

Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

For questions or additional information please contact:

Carol Seaman, UIHC-Rehab Therapies, Administrative Services Specialist, 319-384-8252.