Physical Therapist - Hand Therapy

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%

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

• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required
  
  
  

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 14 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.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6
  
  
  

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Polly Terukina
• Contact Email: polly-terukina@uiowa.edu