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Physical Therapist

UnityPoint Health • Muscatine, IA • 4d ago

Area of Interest: Therapy

Salary Range: $40.66 - $61.00*

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: SN Visits- HC- QCMus

Shift: M-F 8 am to 430pm / occasional Saturday rotation

Job ID: 179050

Overview

The Physical Therapist (PT) uses clinical expertise, physical assessment, teaching and skilled therapy interventions to deliver high quality patient care in the patient's place of residence. The PT develops or contributes to the development of the home health plan of care under the direction of the physician and facilitates appropriate interdisciplinary

involvement to ensure the best outcome for each patient. The PT delivers therapy intervention and treatment directed by the physician as established in the home health plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and exceptional patient experience.

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

Makes visits to the homes of patients requiring home health physical therapy services and assumes responsibility for an ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.

Performs initial and comprehensive assessments on all patients in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Evaluates and assesses the patient's level of functioning by applying appropriate tests.

Treats clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.

Initiates diagnostic, preventative and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the patient's care delivery

Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to the care plan.

Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently.

Promotes patient independence by teaching patients and family members to understand the following as well as any additional education needs identified by the assessing clinician and/or physician:

Treatment and disease management

Medications purpose, use, side effects, potential adverse effects

Proper use, safety hazards, and infection control issues related to the use and maintenance of any equipment provided

Patient plan of care

Emergency preparedness

Phases of physical therapy in which they may assist and use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and medical and adaptive equipment

Provides the services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.

Provides patient, caregiver and family counseling and education as indicated in the plan of care.

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.

Experience:

One year experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.

Licensure/Certification:

Licensed as a PT by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply within state regulation.

Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.

Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.

CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

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