Physical Therapist (PT) Hospital Setting

Mary Greeley Medical Center • Boone, IA

123d

About The Position

Under general direction, develops and implements physical therapy treatment programs in the treatment of neonatal through geriatric patients. Plans treatment programs designed to relieve pain, improve function, and return to maximum level of performance based on individual patient needs identified by thorough evaluation. Provides instruction to patients, families, and caregivers. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university with either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Therapy, Master's degree in Physical Therapy, Post-graduate certificate in Physical Therapy, or Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Possession of license as a Physical Therapist issued by the Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
• Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
• Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• APTA Board Specialist Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough biomechanical evaluations.
• Integrates and interprets evaluation findings and history.
• Develops and administers individual treatment plans for physical rehabilitation.
• Designs home treatment programs, counsels and educates patient, family, and/or caregiver on care and home treatment programs.
• Develops thorough documentation of initial patient evaluations, daily interim reports, discharge summaries, staffing reports, home exercise programs and reports to physicians.
• Makes recommendations for new equipment, assists in new program development, coordination and implementation.
• Makes recommendations and assists in and/or performs fitting of adaptive equipment and orthopedic appliances.
• Cleans, maintains, prepares, adjusts and operates physical therapy and rehabilitation equipment.
• Collaborates with the Medical Staff, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Social Services and other health care personnel in coordinating overall patient care program and schedules.
• Supervises activities and directs physical therapy assistants, technicians, and aides in patient care programs.
• Serves as clinical instructor for physical therapy students.
• Positively presents the profession of Physical Therapy to volunteers and other student personnel.
• Conducts educational and/or in-service training programs for patients, department staff, physicians, related health care team members and community groups.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees