Inpatient | Staff/Senior Physical Therapist | 50% Line

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Disability Insurance, Healthcare, Hospital, Human Resources, Intensive Care, Leadership, Life Insurance, Medical Treatment, Mentoring, Modality, Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Rehabilitation Medicine, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Iowa City, IA
POSTED
26 days ago

Inpatient Senior Physical Therapist

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Healthcare is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders, and/or injuries. This position will work with a variety of patients with a wide range of dysfunctions in an inpatient critical care setting at the Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City. You will function as a clinical resource providing mentorship in the unit.

Inpatient Staff Physical Therapist

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Healthcare is seeking a Staff Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders, and/or injuries and or evaluate and interpret findings. This position will work with a variety of patients with a wide range of dysfunctions in an inpatient critical care ICU setting at the Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City.

About

University of Iowa Healthcare-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 18,000 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.

  • On Campus: This position is performed fully on the campus of the University Medical Center.
  • This position is: Part-time, 50%.
  • Work Schedule: Assigned schedule/hours would be one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday, 8-hour days) and every Thursday and Friday, 8-hour days. This is also a float position. Coverage would be assigned by manager based on departmental needs.
  • Fringe benefit package includes paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

Qualifications | Senior Physical Therapist

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy is required.
  • Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
  • 2+ years of experience in Physical Therapy is necessary, with a high degree of understanding and skill in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.
  • Demonstrated skills in clinical education abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
  • 3+ years of experience in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities.
  • Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.

Qualifications | Staff Physical Therapist

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy is required.
  • Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
  • Entry level experience in Physical Therapy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience in Physical Therapy.
  • 1-3 years of experience in critical care/ICU Coverage.
  • Demonstrates leadership abilities.
  • Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.

Additional Details

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload both of the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies will be hiring only one position for our Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. You must indicate in your cover letter the classification (Staff Physical Therapist | Senior Physical Therapist) you wish to be considered for. Please see required qualifications above for additional information. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 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 five professional references will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Matt Hackler, HR Generalist at mhackler@uiowa.edu. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information:

  • Classification Title: Physical Therapist | Senior Physical Therapist
  • Appointment Type: SEIU
  • Schedule: Full-time

Compensation:

  • Pay Level: 06 | 08
  • Pay Plan: SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Contact Information:

  • Organization: Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus
  • Contact Name: Matthew Hackler
  • Contact Email: mhackler@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

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

Compensation

  • Pay Level: 06

Contact Information

  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Matt Hackler, HR Generalist
  • Contact Email: mhackler@uiowa.edu

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