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Role overview

Confidential client (Healthcare & Nursing) is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with a specialization in hand/upper-extremity therapy to join an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Iowa City, IA. The ideal candidate provides high-quality, patient-centered evaluation and treatment for complex musculoskeletal and upper-limb conditions, including customized splint fabrication and home-program instruction.

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What you’ll do

• Provide comprehensive evaluation, assessment, and evidence-based treatment for patients with hand, wrist, and upper-limb injuries or conditions.
• Fabricate and fit customized splints and orthoses for outpatient hand/upper-extremity rehabilitation.
• Design and teach individualized home exercise and self-management programs.
• Document treatment plans, progress, and outcomes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and recommend process improvements.
• Support educational activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, occupational therapists, nurses, students).
• Complete assigned administrative tasks and special projects as required.

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Schedule & time commitment

• Percent of Time: 100% (full-time)
• Clinic hours vary; role requires flexibility across clinic hours (typically within 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday–Friday). Specific shift times may vary based on staffing needs.

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Compensation & benefits

• Listed base pay (from source): $6.00 per hour.
• Regular salaried/full-time role with a fringe benefits package that may include paid vacation, sick leave, health/dental/life/disability insurance options, and employer retirement contributions. Exact benefits subject to the confidential client’s policies.

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Required qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy OR a Bachelor’s degree in another field plus a Physical Therapy Certificate (per source requirement).
• Entry-level outpatient physical therapy experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy (active/eligible to obtain).

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Preferred / desirable qualifications

• 1–3 years of clinical experience in physical therapy, ideally with hand/upper-extremity emphasis.
• Experience with rehabilitation of the wrist and hand, including fabrication of customized splints.
• Clinical experience in evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate leadership in clinical or academic settings.

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Additional information

• This posting is for a confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry and the opportunity is located in Iowa City, IA.
• Depending on role and client requirements, candidates may be required to complete background screening and other pre-employment checks.
• Candidates will be expected to maintain required state licensure and professional standards.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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