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Senior Physical Therapist - Hand Therapy (North Liberty)

The University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA, US

Spotted 1d agoFull-time

Job details

Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 9, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 9, 2026
Job description

About this role

The North Liberty Hospital department of Rehabilitation Therapies is seeking a Physical Therapist with a specialization in hand therapy. This candidate will administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily be assigned to an orthopedic outpatient setting.

  • Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment and treatment appropriate for patient with complex or specialized needs.
  • Participate in the development of innovative clinical teaching activities to meet the learning needs of staff and students.
  • Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner and demonstrate innovative problem solving approaches.
  • Provide divisional and departmental leadership by:

+ Collaborating on special projects and assisting management as necessary.

+ Participating in clinical research and maintaining a high level of clinical productivity.

+ Providing educational experiences to staff and students

+ Serving as a clinical resource.

+ Demonstrating the ability to set and accomplish divisional/departmental goals.

  • Identify opportunities, monitor and participate in quality/process improvement activities and recommend corrective actions for effectiveness.
  • Attend and participate in personal and professional developmental programs.
  • Perform special projects and task as assigned.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: This role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts within clinic hours (7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday), which may vary based on staffing needs.

Pay Grade: 08 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Benefits Highlights:

  • Regular salaried position located in North Liberty, IA
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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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.
  • Reasonable (2+ years) experience as a Physical Therapist with a high degree of understanding and skill in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.
  • Demonstrated clinical educational abilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a work or other professional setting.
  • Demonstrated ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • 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:

  • 3+ years of experience in Physical Therapy with advanced understanding and skill in providing physical therapy primarily to adults in an outpatient setting.
  • Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Ability to practice in an autonomous manner
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in provision of patient care
  • Demonstrated efficiency in provision of patient care
  • Demonstrated effort to enhance one’s own knowledge, skills and abilities
  • Demonstrated program/service development or quality improvement projects

Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

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 credential/education verification.

Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Additional Information

  • Classification Title: Senior Physical Therapist
  • Appointment Type: SEIU
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

  • Pay Level: 8

Contact Information

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