Physical Therapist â Weekend Option - North Liberty Campus
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus is looking for a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with complex physical dysfunctions disorders and/or injuries. This is a weekend option position and will be assigned to the inpatient orthopedics setting.
Position Responsibilities:
- Providequalitypatientcareevaluationassessmentandtreatmentappropriateforpatientswithcomplexorspecialized orthopedic/post-surgical needs.
- Participateinthedevelopmentofinnovativeclinicalteachingactivitiestomeetthelearningneedsofstaffandstudents.
- Exhibitdivisionaland/ordepartmentalleadershipby:Serveasaclinicalresourceandmaintainhighlevelofclinical productivity.
- Participate in clinical research and collaborate on specialprojects.
- Assist with setting and accomplishing divisional/departmental goals and assists management asnecessary.
- Develop implement and expand learning opportunities and skills development for staff andstudents.
- Assist in establishing new programs as well as maintaining and developing currentprograms.
- Assist in the administration of the departmental Quality AssuranceProgram.
- Participate in the development of service operations policies andprocedures.
DemonstratesrespectforallmembersoftheUniversitycommunitywhileperformingonesdutiesandIresponsetoadministrators supervisors coworkers andcustomers.
- RepresentstheinterestsoftheUniversityofaunitleadershipintheuseofresourcestomeetserviceandproductivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strives to promote continual process and qualityimprovement.
- Seeksopportunitiestoenhanceonesownprofessionalknowledgeskillsandabilitiesastheyrelatetoonescurrentpositionand/ortoprepareforpotentialfuturerolesandoverallcareerdevelopment.
- Performs special projects and tasks asassigned.
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus opened in the Spring of 469000 square foot facility is home to UI Health Cares nationally recognized Orthopedics service line offering comprehensive coordinated and accessible care across the outpatient inpatient and surgical venues. This state-of-the-art clinical facility also includes a full-service community imaging center laboratory services physical therapy occupational therapy retail pharmacy and emergency department as well as an array of support facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community Health Care is seeking a welcoming highly skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus and to help further our mission of:Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
Percent of Time: 60% 24 hours per week Weekend Option
Staff Type: SEIU
Type of Position: Part Time-Weekend Option
Schedule:Friday 3:00pm-7:00pm Saturday/Sunday 7:00am-5:30pm
Location:North Liberty Campus
Weekend Option Program:The selected candidate will be required to work a specified weekend work schedule which includes 24 hours each weekend. During each six-month period you will be scheduled for 24 weekends with two (2) weekends off to be arranged with the manager. Participation in the program requires a minimum commitment of six (6) months. As part of the program you will receive a differential for hours worked between 3:00pm Friday and 7:30am Monday. The weekend option differential is fifty percent (50%) of the regular hourly rate. You may also be eligible for shift differential for eligible hours.
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.
- For more information about Why IowaClickhere
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy or a Bachelors 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 yearsexperience in Physical Therapy
- 1-3 yearsexperience in providing physical therapy primarily to adults in an inpatient acute care setting
- Experience in critical care
- 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 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.
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Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
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