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Physical Therapist

UnityPoint Health • Fort Dodge, IA • 2d ago

Area of Interest: Therapy

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: Physical Therapy

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, some weekend and holiday rotations

Job ID: 171398

Overview

Physical Therapist- Inpatient Unit

FTE: 1.0 FTE (Full-time, 40 hours per week)

Shifts: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, some weekend and holiday rotations

Physical Therapists treat patients from newborn to geriatric and work under the referral of a physician. They are responsible to evaluate, establish appropriate plan of care and provide needed treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function and independence and prevent disability.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. ? Here are just a few: ???

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. ?

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats physical therapy patients under physician orders in the outpatient and acute settings

Develops treatment plans for all patients assigned to case load

Maintains appropriate documentation in the patient's medical record

Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the physical therapy department

Maintains positive relationships with the health care team, patient and family

Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with all appropriate members of the patient's healthcare team

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of a Physical Therapist education program approved by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), a successor organization of CAPTE, or an education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.

Licensure:

Physical therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa.

Valid Drivers License

Experience:

Entry level/new graduate acceptable

Skills/Abilities:

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Basic knowledge of computer concepts

Ability to meet time frames for work completion

Effective skills for teamwork/team facilitation

Ability to evaluate critically and think creatively

Able to read and understand a variety of patient related documentation

Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate and treat rehabilitative needs of patients relative to development and age

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