Physical Therapist - Occupational Health & Work Comp

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Associates is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist to join their team, working in the occupational health and worker's compensation program at Tri-State Occupational Health. Company Overview: Tri-State Occupational Health is a joint venture between Medical Associates Clinic and Mercy Medical Center that provides Occupational Health services to the Tri-State area. The TSOH provider team includes a Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant. This team operates on the Musculoskeletal floor of Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, IA, along with our Physical and Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Podiatry Departments, allowing for excellent collaboration in the delivery of outstanding patient care. Position Summary: We are seeking a specialized Physical Therapist to lead our Occupational Health and Workers' Compensation program. You will provide expert rehabilitative care for work-related injuries, focusing on safe, efficient return-to-work (RTW) outcomes. This role bridges clinical treatment with industrial needs through job-specific functional training and employer collaboration. Schedule: 80 hours per pay period, 5 days/week with full benefits. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7:30-5:00, Tuesday/Thursday 7:30-1:00.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred for 2025).
• Licensure: Active state license to practice Physical Therapy.

Nice To Haves

• Occupational Medicine experience highly preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Specialized Evaluations: Perform post-offer testing- Work Capacity Evaluations (WCE), Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE), and Job Site Analyses/Ergonomic Assessments to objectively measure job readiness.
• Industrial Rehabilitation: Evaluate patients with work-related injuries and develop rehabilitation programs for recovery as part of the post-injury care team together with physicians and other APPs. Design customized treatment plans that mimic specific job demands, such as lifting, climbing, and repetitive tasks. Develop/implement work hardening/work conditioning programs.
• Employer Services: Conduct onsite ergonomic risk assessments, job analyses, and injury prevention training to mitigate workplace hazards.
• Case Management: Maintain consistent communication with physicians, insurance adjusters, and nurse case managers regarding patient progress and work restrictions.
• Compliance: Ensure all documentation meets strict medical, legal, and workers' compensation reimbursement requirements.

Benefits

• Health Insurance and Dental Coverage with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation
• 401k with immediate matching (50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay + additional annual Profit Sharing)
• Medical & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrue up to 29 days/year) + additional CEU time off and allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed