Physical Therapist - Therapy Plus Hiawatha (Full Time)
UnityPoint Health
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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
Education: Bachelor's Degree required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy Program prior to 2005. Master's Degree required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy program between 2005 and 2019. Clinical Doctorate (not PhD) required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy Program between 2020 to present.
Experience: UnityPoint at Home requires one (1) year of experience. Prior work as a Physical Therapist in practice area preferred. Recent Graduates will be considered.
License(s)/Certification(s): Licensed Physical Therapist in state(s) of practice required. IA Licensed Physical Therapist through the Iowa Department Health and Human Services (IADHHS). Basic Life Support (BCLS) required. IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required. IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy Program prior to 2005
- Master's Degree required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy program between 2005 and 2019
- Clinical Doctorate (not PhD) required for applicants graduating from an accredited Physical Therapy Program between 2020 to present
- Licensed Physical Therapist in state(s) of practice required
- IA Licensed Physical Therapist through the Iowa Department Health and Human Services (IADHHS)
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) required
- IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required
- IA Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training required
- Prior work as a Physical Therapist in practice area preferred
- Recent Graduates will be considered
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.