Outpatient Orthopedic Senior Physical Therapist | Medical Center University Rehab Therapies

Outpatient Orthopedic Senior Physical Therapist | Medical Center University Rehab Therapies The University of Iowa - 4.1 Iowa City, IA Job Details Full-time 4 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Employee relationship building Clinical staff development programs Clinical staff training Clinical training Physical Therapy License Orthopedics Teaching Full Job Description The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders, and/or injuries. This position will primarily work with patients experiencing orthopedic conditions in an outpatient setting at the Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City. Additionally, this position covers our hemophilia multidisciplinary and outreach clinics.

Duties to include:

Provide exceptional patient care, evaluation, assessment, and treatment appropriate for patients with complex or specialized needs. Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students. Exhibit divisional and/or departmental leadership by: o Serving as a clinical resource and maintain a high level of clinical productivity. o Participate in clinical research and collaborate on special projects. o Assist with setting and accomplishing divisional/departmental goals and assists management, as necessary. o Develop, implement, and expand learning opportunities and skills development for staff & students. o Assist in establishing innovative programs, as well as maintaining and developing current programs. o Assist in the administration of the departmental Quality Assurance program. o Participate in the development of service operations, policies, and procedures. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Additional tasks/responsibilities as needed/assigned.

About:

University of Iowa Health Care —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 at the Medical Center University Campus. This position is full-time, 100%.

Work schedule:

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

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 of patients with orthopedic dysfunctions. 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 evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic dysfunctions. Experience with patients with hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Demonstrates leadership abilities. Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team. (The department intends to hire for one position from either Staff Physical Therapist, requisition 26002439, or Senior Physical Therapist, requisition 26002438, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.)

Position and Application Details:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission. Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen 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 step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Matt Hackler, HR Generalist at . This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Additional Information:

Classification Title:

Senior Physical Therapist Appointment Type:

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Full-time Compensation:

Pay Level:

08.

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The University of Iowa Contact Information:

Organization:

Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus Contact Name:

Matthew Hackler Contact Email: