Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Therapy Aide - Medical Center University - Rehab Therapies

University of Iowa

3 days ago

Iowa City, Iowa$36,143Full TimeRehabilitation Therapy

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of Iowa as a Rehabilitation Therapy Aide – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in preparing and maintaining a safe, clean patient care environment.

Assists in preparing designated patient (s) for therapy intervention including taking patients on and/or off units for group(s)

Assist patients as directed during group.

Reports on potential patient

Requirements

Classification Title: Rehabilitation Therapy Aide

Appointment Type: MERIT

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $36,143

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with University of Iowa in United States.

Key Skills

Patient careBehavioral health supportCommunicationClerical dutiesPatient monitoringTransportation assistanceSafety maintenanceCustomer serviceDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Therapy Aide - Medical Center University - Rehab Therapies at University of Iowa a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Rehabilitation Therapy physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Rehabilitation Therapy — Physician Career Context

This Rehabilitation Therapy position at University of Iowa is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Iowa City, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($361k–$361k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient care, Behavioral health support, Communication, Clerical duties, Patient monitoring, Transportation assistance, Safety maintenance, Customer service. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rehabilitation Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Rehabilitation Therapy Aide assists behavioral health therapists in preparing patients for therapy and maintaining a safe, clean care environment. The role also involves monitoring patient behavior, providing clerical support, and transporting patients for community activities.

Benefits package: Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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