Physical Therapist-Inpatient Unit

UnityPoint Health • Fort Dodge, IA

92d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physical Therapist education program approved by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided
• Physical therapy licensure in Iowa or eligible for licensure in Iowa
• Valid Drivers License
• Entry level/new graduate acceptable

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree