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Physical Therapist

UnityPoint Health • Hiawatha, IA • 5h ago

Area of Interest: Therapy

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

Department: Rehab Outreach/Therpy Hiaw

Shift: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Job ID: 183607

Overview

The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for patient examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff Physical Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.

Primarily Outpatient Orthopedics (Adult), however could be opportunities to provide additional specialties such as dry needling, vestibular, women's health, lymphedema. 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

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Examines patients/clients - obtains history, performs a systems review, and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data

Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination

Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)

Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)

In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals

Develops and implements patient/client interventions, including delegating and supervising support staff

Provides patient and family education and training

Completes required patient care documentation and communication

Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others

Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.

Maintains a safe and orderly work environment

Meets department productivity standards

Provides clinical supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy Technicians

Program and professional development

Provides clinical supervision of students

Facilitates orderly department functioning

Participates in PMR & hospital meetings

Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees

Participates in performance improvement activities

Contributes to program development

Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education

Participates in development and education of colleagues

Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community

Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice, regulatory and fiscal issues

Qualifications

Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Physical Therapy

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.

Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office - basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

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