Senior Physical Therapist - Hand Therapy

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The North Liberty Hospital department of Rehab Therapy is seeking a Senior Physical Therapist to specialize 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.

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.
• Reasonable (2+ years) experience as a Physical Therapist with a high degree of understanding and skill in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.
• Demonstrated clinical educational abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a work or other professional setting.
• Demonstrated ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 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

• 3+ years of experience in Physical Therapy with advanced understanding and skill in providing physical therapy primarily to adults in an outpatient setting.
• Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
• Ability to practice in an autonomous manner
• Demonstrated effectiveness in provision of patient care
• Demonstrated efficiency in provision of patient care
• Demonstrated effort to enhance one’s own knowledge, skills and abilities
• Demonstrated program/service development or quality improvement projects

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient with complex or specialized needs.
• Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.
• Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner and demonstrate innovative problem solving approaches.
• Provide divisional and departmental leadership by: Collaborating on special projects and assisting management as necessary.
• Participating in clinical research and maintaining a high level of clinical productivity.
• Providing educational experiences to staff and students
• Serving as a clinical resource.
• Demonstrating the ability to set and accomplish divisional/departmental goals.
• Identify opportunities, monitor and participate in quality/process improvement activities and recommend corrective actions for effectiveness.
• Attend and participate in personal and professional developmental programs.
• Perform special projects and task 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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees