Senior Physical Therapist - Hand Therapy (North Liberty)

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fringe benefits package

Job summary

The University of Iowa in North Liberty is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist with hand therapy specialization. You will evaluate and treat patients with complex conditions in an orthopedic outpatient setting and contribute to teaching and clinical research.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration on projects, and ongoing professional development within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s in another field with a Physical Therapy Certificate.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Iowa licensure in Physical and Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and treatment for patients with complex or specialized needs.
• Participate in clinical teaching activities for staff and students.
• Lead and participate in quality/process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Certificate

Job description

Senior Physical Therapist - Hand Therapy (North Liberty)

The North Liberty Hospital department of Rehabilitation Therapies is seeking a Physical Therapist with a specialization in hand therapy. This candidate will administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily be assigned to an orthopedic outpatient setting.

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.

Percent of Time:100% Schedule: This role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts within clinic hours (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), which may vary based on staffing needs.

Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, IA

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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.

Reasonable (2+ years) experience as a Physical Therapist with a high degree of understanding and skill in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.

Demonstrated clinical educational abilities.

Demonstrated leadership experience in a work or other professional setting.

Demonstrated ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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:

3+ years of experience in Physical Therapy with advanced understanding and skill in providing physical therapy primarily to adults in an outpatient setting.

Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

Ability to practice in an autonomous manner

Demonstrated effectiveness in provision of patient care

Demonstrated efficiency in provision of patient care

Demonstrated effort to enhance one’s own knowledge, skills and abilities

Demonstrated program/service development or quality improvement projects

Job openings are posted for a minimum of14calendar 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.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

• Classification Title: Senior Physical Therapist
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

• Contact Name: Polly Terukina
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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