Physical Therapist at University of Iowa Health Care

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This position will be assigned to the inpatient orthopedics setting.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoBodyText%22 style=%22line-height: 103%; margin: 1.45pt 4.7pt 0.0001pt 15.3pt; font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 103%;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul style=%22margin-top: 0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%0A%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-font-family: Aptos; mso-hansi-font-family: Aptos;%22%3EProvide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient%26rsquo;s needs. 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Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelor’s degree in another field and a Physical Therapy Certificate is required
• Entry level experience in physical therapy in an inpatient acute care setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required 

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy is required

Desirable Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in Physical Therapy
• 1-3 years of experience in providing physical therapy primarily to adults in an inpatient orthopedics setting.
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting

Application Process: 

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under required materials). Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

 

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