Job Description

Physical Therapist | Staff-Senior | Acute Care Inpatient | Medical Center University | 50% Line - (26004722)

Description

Senior Physical Therapist | Inpatient Acute Care

The Department of Rehabilitation Therapies seeks a Senior Physical Therapist to join our collaborative team at the Medical Center University Campus. In this role, you will lead innovative, patient-centered care for individuals facing complex challenges, focusing on helping hospitalized patients recover from injuries, manage their pain and facilitate a safe discharge. We are seeking a motivated clinician who is passionate about leading patient outcomes and contributing to a collaborative, results-driven environment. Ready to elevate your career in a dynamic Inpatient setting? Apply today and join the #1 hospital in Iowa. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!Physical Therapist | Inpatient Acute Care

Join the Department of Rehabilitation Therapies as a Physical Therapist at our Medical Center University Campus! In this role, you will deliver care for patients with complex challenges, focusing on helping hospitalized patients recover from injuries, manage their pain, and facilitate a safe discharge. Entry-level applicants are highly encouraged to apply, with excellent opportunities for mentorship and continuing education. We are seeking a motivated early-career clinician who is eager to launch their career by improving patient outcomes and thriving in a results-driven environment. Work with a supportive Inpatient team in an academic medical setting and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients – apply today!About Iowa Health Care

University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical system. Each day more than 20,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. UI Health Care’s University Medical Center has evolved from a modest 20-bed clinic founded in 1873 into Iowa’s only tertiary-level medical center. Our academic roots run deep, having established the first university-based teaching hospital west of the Mississippi in 1898. Throughout the 20th century, our institution pioneered numerous breakthroughs in medicine while expanding into a regional referral hub. Today, UI Health Care’s University Medical Center continues this legacy by leading our mission: “Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®”

Qualifications

Qualifications | Senior Physical Therapist | Inpatient Acute Care

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
• 3+ years of experience in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.
• Ability to practice in an autonomous manner.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and 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.Qualifications | Physical Therapist | Inpatient Acute Care

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Entry level experience in Physical Therapy, with proven education in one or more areas of assigned responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in Physical Therapy.
• 1-3 years of experience in one or more assigned areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrates experience as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.Additional Details

Application Information:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload both of the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are applying for the Staff or Senior Position.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 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 five professional references will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Matt Hackler, HR Generalist at mhackler@uiowa.edu. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

Classification Information:

• Classification Title: Physical Therapist | Senior Physical Therapist
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Classification Time: This position is a 50% line at 20 hours per week.
• Schedule: Shifts fall between 8:00am – 5:00pm. Scheduled weekly on Monday and Tuesday, with one weekend a month scheduled.
• Location: On site, this position is performed fully on the campus of UI Health Care’s University Medical Center at 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242.

Compensation Information:

• Pay Level: 06 | 08.
• Pay Plan: SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa

Contact Information:

• Organization: Rehabilitation Therapies, Medical Center University Campus
• Contact Name: Matthew Hackler
• Contact Email: mhackler@uiowa.edu

Primary Location

: Iowa City

Job

: Patient Care Providers

Organization

: Healthcare

Schedule

: Regular

Full-time

Travel

: No

Job Posting

: Sep 15, 2026, 8:18:32 PM