Physical Therapist | Staff-Senior | Inpatient Orthopedic Acute Care | North Liberty Hospital | 50%25 Weekend

Senior Physical Therapist | Inpatient Orthopedic Acute Care

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies seeks a Senior Physical Therapist to join our collaborative team at the Medical Center North Liberty Campus. In this role, you will lead innovative, patient-centered care in our state-of-the-art inpatient setting.

You will focus on helping hospitalized patients recover from orthopedic post-surgical conditions, acute orthopedic-related injuries, and complex orthopedic dysfunctions.

By prioritizing early mobility, expert clinical decision-making, and effective pain management, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating safe and timely discharges. Ready to elevate your career in a dynamic Inpatient setting? Apply today and join the #1 hospital in Iowa. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!

Physical Therapist | Inpatient Orthopedic Acute Care

Join the Department of Rehabilitation Therapies as a Physical Therapist at our state-of-the-art Medical Center North Liberty Campus!

In this role, you will deliver care for patients with complex challenges, focusing on helping hospitalized patients recover from orthopedic post-surgical conditions, acute orthopedic-related injuries, and complex orthopedic dysfunctions.

By prioritizing early mobility, clinical decision-making, and effective pain management, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating safe and timely discharges. Entry-level applicants are highly encouraged to apply, with excellent opportunities for mentorship and continuing education.

Work with a supportive Inpatient team in an academic medical setting and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients – apply today!

About Iowa Health Care

Join our team at the new 469,000-square-foot UI Health Care North Liberty Campus, opened in Spring 2025. This advanced facility houses our nationally recognized Orthopedics program alongside a full-service emergency department, advanced imaging, laboratory services, and therapy clinics. Designed to elevate patient care, research, and clinical education, we are seeking highly skilled, collaborative professionals eager to advance our mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

• On Campus: This position is performed fully at the North Liberty Hospital
• This position is Part-time, 50%25, weekend hours
• Fringe benefit package includes paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
• Pay Plan: SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Qualifications | Senior Physical Therapist | Inpatient Orthopedic Acute Care

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 2+ years of experience in Physical Therapy is necessary, with a high degree of understanding and skill in Orthopedics.
• Demonstrated skills in clinical education abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.
• Ability to practice in an autonomous manner.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and 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.
• Qualifications | Physical Therapist | Inpatient Orthopedic Acute Care
• Entry level experience in Physical Therapy, with proven education in Orthopedics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Physical Therapy.
• 1-3 years of experience in one or more assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
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Application Information

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload both of the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are applying for the Staff or Senior Position.

Resume

Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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 five professional references will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact polly-terukina@uiowa.edu. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.