Physical Therapist - Fort Dodge, IA
About The Position
FOX Rehabilitation is seeking licensed Physical Therapists to provide one-on-one care to older adults in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and surrounding communities. Clinicians provide care in private residences and senior living settings, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, using FOX’s Geriatric House Calls™ model. The role focuses on helping patients improve mobility, independence, wellness, longevity, and quality of life through evaluations, individualized plans of care, and evidence-based treatment. Telehealth and other forms of virtual care may also be incorporated when appropriate. The position offers autonomy to create and manage a treatment schedule and build lasting patient relationships within a collaborative, interdisciplinary practice. FOX offers full-time, part-time, and PRN/FOX Flex employment pathways. Compensation varies by experience and employment type. Eligible roles may include benefits, and a sign-on bonus is available to those who qualify. New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program, and H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency.
- Current CPR certification.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including lifting, performing CPR, assisting with patient transfers and bed mobility, repositioning patients, standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities.
- Ability to drive to patient homes and senior living communities.
- Wear PPE when required.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are eligible for FOX’s Emerging Professionals Mentor Program.
- H1B sponsorship is available for qualified clinicians.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one physical therapy to older adults in private residences and senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment.
- Deliver therapy sessions supporting patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence.
- Document effectively in FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and Fitness Specialists.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place.
- Provide telehealth or virtual care when appropriate.
- Drive to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model.
- Potentially supervise PTAs or OTAs, teach as a Clinical Instructor, mentor emerging professionals, or contribute written or social content for additional compensation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Mileage reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus for those who qualify
- Employee referral bonuses
- Wellness referral incentives
- Additional compensation opportunities for clinical instruction, mentoring, supervising assistants, exceeding patient-care quotas, and contributing content
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
