Physical Therapist - North Liberty Outpatient

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

64d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus is looking for an Outpatient Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries. This position will be assigned to the Outpatient Orthopedics Clinic Setting. The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus opened in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility is home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

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 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

• Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient’s needs. Assignment will involve primarily adults 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 Iowa City, Iowa
• 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