What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist - North Liberty Hospital position at North Liberty Hospital - Jobs@UIOWA Careers?
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty is looking for a Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily be assigned to the orthopedic outpatient setting.
Position Responsibilities:
· Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs. Assignment will involve primarily adults 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.
University of Iowa Health Care is 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 12,000 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.®
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade: 06 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, Iowa
- 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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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 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 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. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.