Physical Therapist

Join a growing, patient-centered outpatient practice where clinical excellence and education intersect. We are seeking a .8–1.0 FTE Physical Therapist to become an integral member of the team at the DMU Physical Therapy Clinic.

At the DMU Physical Therapy Clinic, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals with physical impairments and functional limitations across the lifespan. Our expanding clinic serves a broad and diverse patient population, including orthopedic, neurological, sports, and pelvic health conditions.

Beyond patient care, you will play an integral role in shaping the next generation of clinicians by serving as a clinical instructor/preceptor for Doctor of Physical Therapy students, mentoring learners during clinical rotations and job shadowing experiences.

We are particularly interested in candidates with pelvic health experience; however, structured mentorship and training opportunities are available for motivated clinicians seeking to grow their expertise in this area.

If you are passionate about clinical practice, education, and community engagement—and value working in an academic health environment where teaching and patient care are closely aligned—we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

What you’ll do:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy services in an outpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations, interpret test results and implementing a physical therapy treatment plan to meet the patient’s goals and functional needs.
• Evaluate, document and communicate patients' progress in accordance with Medicare and DMU Clinic documentation standards.
• Participate in practice development, including networking with community and athletic partners, quality improvement initiatives and peer chart reviews. Attend and contribute to clinic in-services, professional development activities and program initiatives.
• Provide clinical educational opportunities for students of physical therapy, podiatric medicine, osteopathic medicine and job shadows for healthcare professionals.

What we are looking for:

• A licensed (or license-eligible) Physical Therapist in the State of Iowa.
• One year of experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Experience as a clinical instructor to physical therapy students is preferred.
• Interest in teaching, learning and professional development with a growth mindset for expanding clinical skills.
• Able to safely lift, push, pull and carry objects and patients as associated with patient care. Must be able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, squatting, bending and twisting as associated with patient care. Ability to safely lift and physically manipulate patients.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of related therapy facilities and equipment needed. Must have the ability to instruct physical therapy patients in the use of equipment.

• To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.

Total Rewards:

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.

About:

Founded in 1898, Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges– College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, and College of Health Sciences – offering ten graduate degree programs.

Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.

It is an exciting time to join DMU. In 2023, we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines, Iowa, while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich, flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

DMU enhances our community’s quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert, compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.

At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.

Required Documents:

Resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at www.dmu.edu/employment.

Department: Physical Therapy - Clinic

Status: Exempt