Senior 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 with complex or specialized needs.

• Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.

• Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner and demonstrate innovative problem solving approaches.

• Provide divisional and departmental leadership by:

  • Collaborating on special projects and assisting management as necessary.

  • Participating in clinical research and maintaining a high level of clinical productivity.

  • Providing educational experiences to staff and students

  • Serving as a clinical resource.

  • Demonstrating the ability to set and accomplish divisional/departmental goals.

• Identify opportunities, monitor and participate in quality/process improvement activities and recommend corrective actions for effectiveness.

• Attend and participate in personal and professional developmental programs.

• Perform special projects and task as assigned.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: This role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts within clinic hours (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), which may vary based on staffing needs. 

Pay Grade: 08 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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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.

• Reasonable (2+ years) experience as a Physical Therapist with a high degree of understanding and skill in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.

• Demonstrated clinical educational abilities.

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a work or other professional setting.

• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• 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:

• 3+ years of experience in Physical Therapy with advanced understanding and skill in providing physical therapy primarily to adults in an outpatient setting.

• Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

• Ability to practice in an autonomous manner

• Demonstrated effectiveness in provision of patient care

• Demonstrated efficiency in provision of patient care

• Demonstrated effort to enhance one’s own knowledge, skills and abilities

• Demonstrated program/service development or quality improvement projects

Application Process: 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 will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

 Please email polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.