Physical Therapist - Hand Therapy

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings.
• Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees