Back to Jobs search

Physical Therapist

UnityPoint Health • Anamosa, IA • 3d ago

Area of Interest: Therapy

FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

Department: Physical Therapy

Shift: As Needed - Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

Job ID: 185164

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.

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

Program and professional development

· Provides clinical supervision of students

· Facilitates orderly department functioning

· Participates in Rehab Therapy 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.

Experience working as a Physical Therapist is preferred

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. License to practice speech language pathology from the Iowa Department of Public Health.

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.

Similar Jobs

Registered Nurse (RN) Mobile & Flexible

Care Initiatives • Mechanicsville, IA • 13h ago

Hospital & Medical

Mechanicsville Specialty Care , a 39-bed long-term care skilled nursing community located in Mechanicsville, IA, is now hiring! If you are a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for a customizable schedule that best fits your p...

13h ago

Go to Apply

Medical Support Assistant (Advanced)

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Cedar Rapids, IA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Summary The Advanced Medical Support Assistant serves in an intermittent role with the Cedar Rapids Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC) within the Iowa City VA Healthcare System. The CRRC is part of the Homel...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Certified Medical Assistant

UnityPoint Health • Cedar Rapids, IA • 4d ago

Hospital & Medical

Area of Interest: Allied Health FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 Department: Cardiology Clinic Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Job ID: 185111 Overview CMA - Cardiology Clinic UnityPoint Clinic Full Time/40 hour...

4d ago

Go to Apply

Substitute Nurse Associate

Marion Independent School District • Marion, IA • 5d ago

Hospital & Medical

Substitute Nurse Associate JobID: 1315 Position Type: District Support Staff/ Substitute: Nurse Associate Date Posted: 7/28/2026 Location: Marion Independent School District JOB TITLE: Substitute Nurse Associate REPORTS...

5d ago

Go to Apply

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

St Croix Hospice • Hiawatha, IA • 6d ago

Hospital & Medical

Position Type PRN Description At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care. Like the river that inspired our name and takes great skill to navigate, St. Croix Hospice guides patients and their fami...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Home Health Physical Therapist

CenterWell • Hiawatha, IA • 6d ago

Hospital & Medical

Become a part of our caring community As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence, from the comfort of their homes. By de...

6d ago

Go to Apply

Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant

CenterWell • Hiawatha, IA • 6d ago

Hospital & Medical

6d ago

Go to Apply

Registered Nurse

Sevita • Marion, IA • 1w ago

Hospital & Medical

REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and every...

1w ago

Go to Apply

Maintenance Mechanic - Electrical Technician

Cedar Rapids Community School District • Cedar Rapids, IA • 2w ago

Hospital & Medical

Maintenance Mechanic - Electrical Technician JobID: 15826 Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General Date Posted: 7/20/2026 Location: ELSC Maintenance Mechanic - Electrical Technician Location: ELSC Classi...

2w ago

Go to Apply