Physical Therapist

Presbyterian Homes & Services•Dubuque, IA

6d•$40 - $57

About The Position

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), a nonprofit organization serving older adults, is hiring an on-call Physical Therapist at Mount Carmel Bluffs. The role is part of an in-house therapy team and may involve work across skilled nursing and transitional care, assisted living, independent living, home health, and outpatient settings. Weekday shifts are available, and on-call hourly premiums apply. The Physical Therapist assesses residents and clients, develops and delivers treatment plans, educates residents, families, caregivers, and staff, and coordinates care and discharges across therapy and fitness services. The role also includes documentation and billing in an electronic medical record, compliance with payer and regulatory requirements, supervisory visits, and communication with the interdisciplinary care team. PHS describes opportunities for continuing education, scholarships, career growth, and internal promotion. Pay is estimated at $40.46–$57.12 per hour, depending on qualifications and market conditions. Benefits vary by eligibility and hours worked.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Hold current licensure in the state or states of practice as required.
Demonstrate compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate with all customers.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations using subjective and objective measures.
Develop treatment plans and programs in accordance with physician orders.
Provide quality treatments and actively progress goals to support the highest quality of life.
Conduct screens and provide education to residents or clients, families, caregivers, and staff.
Coordinate seamless discharges using the full continuum of therapy and fitness services.
Provide accurate and timely documentation and billing in an electronic medical record.
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of payer sources and regulatory requirements.
Complete and document supervisory visits in accordance with regulations.
Communicate effectively with residents or clients, families, caregivers, physicians, referral sources, and the interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

Competitive pay and annual increases.
Flexible schedules and weekday shifts.
Paid mileage and drive time when traveling between communities.
Access to online continuing education courses and podcasts.
Scholarship program with awards up to $5,250 per year.
May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Opportunities for growth and internal promotion.
For full-time benefits-eligible employment of at least 30 hours per week: health and dental insurance, applicable HSA and FSA, employer HSA contributions for eligible health plans, life insurance (AD&D), retirement with eligibility for an employer match, holiday pay, and extended sick leave.
For benefits-eligible employment of 20–29 hours per week: vision insurance, voluntary short- and long-term disability, accident and hospitalization coverage, and education assistance programs.
All employees accrue paid time off, have access to same-day pay and an employee assistance program, may use college partnership educational discounts, and have access to Learn to Live resources.