Outpatient Orthopedic Staff Physical Therapist - Medical Center University Rehab Therapies

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Orthopedic Staff Physical Therapist - Medical Center University Rehab Therapies at University of Iowa a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Orthopedic Surgery position at University of Iowa is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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.

This position is based in Iowa City, Iowa.

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Orthopedic physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, Patient assessment, Quality improvement, Documentation, Clinical instruction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The physical therapist will evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions and orthopedic conditions in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Benefits package: Paid vacation, Sick leave, Health, dental, life and disability insurance options, Generous employer retirement contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.