Physical Therapist - North Liberty Hospital

Physical Therapist - North Liberty Hospital

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus is looking for a Staff Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries. This position will be assigned to the inpatient orthopedics 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 a variety of 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 Percent of Time: 100% Pay Grade: 06.

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.

Qualifications

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 orthopedics setting. 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 (under required materials). 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 education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions.