Senior Physical Therapist 50%25 Weekend Option, Medical Center University

5 days ago

Iowa City, IowaPart TimePhysical Therapy

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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 – Weekend Option, ICU 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 on the campus of the University Medical Center.

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 and skill in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.

Demonstrated skills in clinical education abilities.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationClinical assessmentMentorshipClinical educationCritical careQuality assuranceLeadershipClinical researchCommunication skillsMultidisciplinary collaborationPolicy development

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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy 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.

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.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical therapy, Patient evaluation, Clinical assessment, Mentorship, Clinical education, Critical care, Quality assurance, Leadership. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions in an inpatient critical care setting. Additionally, the role involves providing clinical mentorship, participating in research, and assisting with departmental quality assurance and program development...

Benefits package: Paid vacation, Sick leave, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Retirement plan contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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