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’s needs. Assignment will involve hand and upper limb rehabilitation including fabrication of customized splints in an outpatient 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
Percent of Time: 100%25
Schedule: This role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts within clinic hours (7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), which may vary based on staffing needs.
Pay Grade: 06 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights:
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
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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 outpatient setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Licenses/ Certifications:
Desirable Qualifications:
1-3 years experience in Physical Therapy
1-3 years experience in the rehabilitation of the upper limb with emphasis on the wrist and hand including fabrication of customized splints
1-3 years experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders
Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting
Application Process:
In order 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 7 calendar days.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and submit to a criminal background check. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.
