Outpatient Orthopedic Senior Physical Therapist | Medical Center University Rehab Therapies

University of Iowa

1 day ago

Iowa City, IowaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ 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 Senior Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional patient care, evaluation, assessment, and treatment appropriate for patients with complex or specialized needs.

Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.

On Campus: This position is performed fully at the Medical Center University Campus.

Requirements

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 of patients with orthopedic dysfunctions.

Demonstrated skills in clinical education abilities.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with University of Iowa in United States.

Key Skills

Physical therapyOrthopedic rehabilitationPatient evaluationClinical assessmentClinical teachingClinical researchLeadershipQuality assuranceCommunication skillsHemophilia careMultidisciplinary collaborationProgram development

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Orthopedic Senior 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.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

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.

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 on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Patient evaluation, Clinical assessment, Clinical teaching, Clinical research, Leadership, Quality assurance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with complex orthopedic conditions and participate in clinical research and teaching activities. They will also provide leadership by serving as a clinical resource, assisting with departmental goals, and supporting quality assurance pro...

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

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