Physical Therapist (PT) - ARU

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

22h

About The Position

At Ottumwa Regional Health Center , we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The Physical Therapist (PT) assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual. Assesses patients’ needs; identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork. Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed. Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services. Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention. We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Current BLS/CPR Card.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient rehab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients
• provides physical therapy evaluations, modalities, and treatments in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• maintains the highest degree of quality patient care
• assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities
• assumes responsibility and accountability for the care of those patients being treated by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy techs
• orients staff and students
• assumes the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual
• assesses patients’ needs
• identifies and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions
• works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional physical therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork
• observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals
• recommends change to physician, if needed
• performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy
• performs accurate and timely QI scoring
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation
• makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain
• makes appropriate physician contact for intervention

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees