Physical Therapist

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