The University of Iowa
Physical Therapist - North Liberty Outpatient
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
Physical Therapist - North Liberty Outpatient
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. Position 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. Positive Impact/Achieving Results
Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in a variety of situations while producing results.
Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers. 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. 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 For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Experience 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 Licenses/Certifications
Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required Desirable Qualifications
1-3 yearsexperience in Physical Therapy 1-3 yearsexperience 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 Application Process
In order to be considered, applicants must upload
a resume and cover letter
(under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of
14
calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Classification Title: Physical Therapist Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation
Contact Information
Contact Name: Polly Terukina Contact Email: polly-terukina@uiowa.edu Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .
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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. Position 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. Positive Impact/Achieving Results
Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in a variety of situations while producing results.
Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers. 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. 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 For more information about Why Iowa?, click here Experience 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 Licenses/Certifications
Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required Desirable Qualifications
1-3 yearsexperience in Physical Therapy 1-3 yearsexperience 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 Application Process
In order to be considered, applicants must upload
a resume and cover letter
(under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of
14
calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Classification Title: Physical Therapist Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation
Contact Information
Contact Name: Polly Terukina Contact Email: polly-terukina@uiowa.edu Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .
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