Inpatient Nicu Physical Therapist

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies at the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital is looking for an Inpatient Pediatric Physical Therapist to administer treatment to patients with complex physical dysfunctions, disorders and/or injuries and evaluate and interpret findings. This position will primarily be in the pediatric inpatient acute care setting within the NICU and PICU units.

• Provide quality patient care, evaluation, assessment, and treatment appropriate for patient's needs. Assignment will primarily be in the NICU/PICU setting but may also include general pediatrics.

• Evaluate and instruct patients in home treatment programs.

• Perform routine and assigned administrative tasks in an efficient manner.

• Participate in divisional quality/process improvement activities and recommend opportunities for improvement in service quality.

• Attend and participate in educational programs and provide educational experiences as assigned.

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

• Performs special projects and tasks as assigned.

• Collaboration and Embracing Diversity: Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

• Positive Impact/Achieving Results: Ability to utilize existing resources and learning to achieve or exceed desired outcomes of current and future organizational goals/needs. Able to demonstrate ethical behavior in diverse situations while producing results.

• Service Excellence/Customer Focus: Ability to meet or exceed customer service needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner. Ability to effectively transmit and interpret information through appropriate communication with internal and external customers.

The department intends to hire one person from either Physical Therapist, requisition 24003236 or Senior Physical Therapist, requisition 24003237, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you wish to be considered or both.

University of Iowa Health Care - recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 06 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Location: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Stead Family Children's Hospital

Benefits Highlights:

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa

• 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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Required Qualifications:

• 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 acute care hospital setting with a pediatric population and/or early intervention setting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family-centered care.

Licenses/ Certifications:

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

Desirable Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience as a Physical Therapist.

• 1-3 of years of experience in one or more of the following patient care specialties in acute care or outpatient setting: NICU, PICU, and/or experience in early intervention

• Specialized training related to infant development or certification in neonatal therapy.

• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated leadership in a work or academic setting.

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.

With additional questions, please reach out to Carol Seaman at carol-seaman@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Physical Therapist

• Appointment Type: SEIU

• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 06

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare

• Contact Name: Carol Seaman

• Contact Email: carol-seaman@uiowa.edu