Physical Therapist | Staff-Senior | Inpatient Orthopedic Acute Care | North Liberty Hospital | 50%25 Weekend

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide inpatient orthopedic acute care at the Medical Center North Liberty Campus. The role supports hospitalized patients recovering from orthopedic post-surgical conditions, acute orthopedic-related injuries, and complex orthopedic dysfunctions. Care emphasizes early mobility, sound clinical decision-making, effective pain management, and safe, timely discharge planning. The position is part of a collaborative inpatient team in an academic medical setting and offers mentorship and continuing education opportunities for entry-level applicants. The job posting describes both Staff and Senior position qualifications; applicants should indicate which position they are applying for in their cover letter. The position is part-time at 50% and is performed fully on campus at North Liberty Hospital.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy.
Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
For the Staff position: entry-level experience in Physical Therapy, with proven education in Orthopedics.
For the Senior position: at least 2 years of Physical Therapy experience, with a high degree of understanding and skill in Orthopedics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For the Senior position: demonstrated clinical education abilities, leadership abilities, and experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.

Nice To Haves

For the Staff position: 1–3 years of Physical Therapy experience and 1–3 years of experience in one or more assigned areas of responsibility.
For the Staff position: experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
For the Senior position: 3 or more years of experience as a Physical Therapist and 3 or more years of experience in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.
For the Senior position: ability to practice autonomously and demonstrated effectiveness and efficiency in patient care.
For the Senior position: demonstrated effort to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities, and experience with program/service development or quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient physical therapy for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, acute orthopedic-related injuries, and complex orthopedic dysfunctions.
Promote early mobility and effective pain management.
Use clinical decision-making to support patient care and safe, timely discharges.
For the Senior position, contribute clinical education and leadership abilities and work as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.