Physical Therapist 50%25 Weekend Option, Medical Center University

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders, and/or injuries and or evaluate and interpret findings. This position will work with a variety of patients with a wide range of dysfunctions in an inpatient critical care ICU setting at the Medical Center University Campus in Iowa City. University of Iowa Healthcare —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 18,000 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. ®

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy is required.
Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required.
Entry level experience in Physical Therapy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience in Physical Therapy.
1-3 years of experience in critical care/ICU Coverage.
Demonstrates leadership abilities.
Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.

Responsibilities

Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment, and treatment appropriate for patients’ needs.
Evaluate and instruct patients in appropriate treatment plans to achieve treatment goals.
Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommends opportunities for improvement in service quality.
Review patient progress and update plan, as necessary.
Document and present all related patient information.
Recommend patient referrals when necessary.
Attend and participate in educational programs and provides educational experiences as assigned.
Orient and instruct students within established guidelines.
Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Additional tasks/responsibilities as needed/assigned.