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Location

Ames, IA | United States

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Job description

Position Title:

Physical Therapist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or equivalent. Eligible for physical therapy licensure in the State of Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications:

2-3 years of physical therapy outpatient experience
Dual credentialed as an ATC
Credential in OCS and/or SCS
Experience working in a student health clinic or direct work with students

Job Description:

Summary
Thielen Student Health Center at Iowa State University has an opening for a physical therapist to perform physical therapy treatments to patients including students, student-athletes, faculty, and staff.

Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

No weekend, holiday, or on-call work.

Example of Duties
• Reviews and evaluates physician referrals and patient medical records to determine physical treatment required.
• Performs patient tests and measurements employing a variety of techniques to aid in establishing or revising specifics of treatment programs.
• Administers manual therapeutic exercise and treatment to improve or maintain muscle joint function.
• Administers physical therapy treatments involving physical agents, such as light, heat, water, electricity, sound and radiant energy.
• Utilizes mechanical and electrical equipment to obtain measurements of muscles, nerves, ski temperature, etc.
• Plans and prepares written treatment programs based on evaluation of patient data.
• Maintains daily written notes of treatment and dictation of medical progress notes to physicians and other records.
• Confers with the physician and other health practitioners to obtain additional information and discuss physical therapy treatment.

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.  

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS810

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

February 21, 2024

Posting Close Date:

March 3, 2024

Job Requisition Number:

R14077

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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