Physical Therapist

$30,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate assessments on patients as related to therapy requested, with reassessment and documentation on progress toward goals per policy.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy programs in health system or community settings to rehabilitate patients impaired by illness, injury, psychological, or developmental problems (ages 0-100+).
• Assesses and evaluates patients' physical and mental abilities, reviews medical records, and analyzes data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals.
• Observes and evaluates treatment effects, making recommendations or changes to patient providers as needed.
• Ensures patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis per treatment documentation.
• Formulates teaching plans based on identified learning needs, evaluates effectiveness, and includes family/caregivers in education as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities, rehab equipment, and medical-surgical equipment to provide safe and effective treatments.
• Coordinates and directs patient care with the healthcare team to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Supervises PTAs, rehab techs, and other support personnel to provide care consistent with Iowa law and policy.
• Participates in Physical Therapy student clinical education.
• Develops and participates in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote patient health and prevent disability.
• Follows standards of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Guide to Physical Therapy Practice.
• Treats patients and families/caregivers with dignity and respect, addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient safety and quality through a safe environment and support of safe practices.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the health system's Ethics and Compliance program, reporting variances as required.
• Communicates professionally with patients, providers, staff, and administrative teams.
• Attends meetings, completes annual trainings, and maintains knowledge of budget and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent from an accredited Physical Therapy school (required).
• Physical Therapist license upon hire (required).
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) or Clinical Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (preferred).