Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Physical Therapists will also educate the patient and/or family and caregivers how to prevent further injury or impairment.
Performs an appropriate assessment on patients as related to therapy requested with reassessment and documentation on progress toward goals per policy. Plan, organize, and conduct physical therapy programs in health system or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury, psychological or developmental problems. Includes patients of all ages 0-100+ as therapists are comfortable and qualified.
Assess and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities, review available medical record, and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients. Observe and evaluate treatment affect and make recommendations or changes to patient provider as needed. Ensures patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis per treatment documentation completed.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate. Printed materials are included as appropriate.
Family and caregivers are included in training on home programs and other recommendations for aftercare. Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities, rehab equipment and medical-surgical equipment to provide safe and effective treatments. Coordinates and directs patient care with the rest of the healthcare team to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy followed.
Supervises PTAs, rehab techs and other support personnel to provide care consistent with Iowa law and policy. Participates in Physical Therapy student clinical education. Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote patient health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
Follows standards of the American Physical Therapy Association(APTA) Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. Treats patients and their families/caregivers with dignity and respect to facilitate an established rehabilitation plan of care. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety and quality through maintenance of a safe environment, providing assistance to patients and visitors and support of safe practices. Performs within the prescribed limits of the health system's Ethics and Compliance program. Responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to immediate supervisor or compliance officer.
Communicates appropriately and professionally to patients, providers, health system staff and administrative team. Attends meetings and completes annual trainings as required and maintains general knowledge of budget and stewardship.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent from accredited Physical Therapy school. RequiredNew graduates are encouraged to apply RequiredMaster’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Masters or Clinical Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy Preferred1
- 3 years health care experience PreferredPhysical Therapist Upon Hire RequiredBasic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association Upon Hire RequiredDependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days RequiredChild Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days RequiredBenefits:We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:Competitive base payMatching retirement programsHealth, Dental and Vision plansHealth Savings and Flexible Spending AccountsEmployee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plansEmployer-paid, Long
- Term Disability, Life, and AD&DPaid time off (PTO)Education Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramDiscounted cafeteria mealsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Service Recognition program Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short
- Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.