Physical Therapist PT - Witwer Childrens Therapy SW
Physical Therapist PT - Witwer Childrens Therapy SW
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Job Description
Overview
The staff Physical Therapist is responsible for patient examination evaluation diagnosis prognosis and therapeutic intervention. The staff Physical Therapist practices within the scope of the profession of Physical Therapy for adult and pediatric patients.
Why Witwer Childrens Therapy
- We strive to give the healthcare wed like our loved ones to receive.
- An interdisciplinary team within our clinic including physical therapists occupational therapists speech therapists a registered dietitian a social worker scheduling specialists and insurance specialists.
- Specialty programs including certified lactation consultants pelvic floor therapy concussion management aquatic therapy animal assisted therapy and groups including adult skills group social skills group strength groups and handwriting camps.
- Mentoring program tailored to the individual clinician with goals of building a caseload over the first 12 weeks of hire.
- MakerLab space within each clinic. MakerLab is a space designed for clinicians to be able to create and engage with tools and technology to make home school and community environments more accessible to those patients we see.
- State of the art therapeutic equipment including body weight supported treadmill (Lite Gait) whole body vibration (Galileo) Universal Exercise Unity Therapeutic Listening Integrated Listening Systems and simulated horseback riding (Miracolt)
- Continuing education benefits including:
- Financial reimbursement and paid absence days for external continuing education courses
- Free internal continuing education courses
- Hospitalsponsored funds for certifications or conference attendance
- A flexible schedule including options for varying shift lengths and hours to meet worklife blend.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness including a free thirdparty service for loan restricting and consolidation.
UPH Additional Information
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
- Meets department productivity standards
- Provides clinical supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy Technicians
Program and professional development
- Provides clinical supervision of students
- Facilitates orderly department functioning
- Participates in PMR & hospital meetings
- Participates in interdisciplinary task forces and committees
- Participates in performance improvement activities
- Contributes to program development
- Participates in hospital and department provided inservices and community education
- Participates in development and education of colleagues
- Promotes a greater understanding of rehabilitation and of Physical Therapy in the hospital and community
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development in clinical practice regulatory and fiscal issues
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
- Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
- Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular reliable attendance.
- Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
- Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA TJC DNV OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
- Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
- Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Foster Unity
Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.
Collaborate across departments facilities business units and regions.
Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.
Own The Moment
Connect with each person treating them with courtesy compassion empathy and respect
Enthusiastically engage in our work.
Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.
Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.
Champion Excellence
Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.
Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.
Believe in sharing our results learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.
Seize Opportunities
Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.
Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.
Have the courage to challenge the status quo.
Qualifications
- Meets educational requirements as necessary for obtaining professional license in Physical Therapy
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa.
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three 3 months from date of hire.
- Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
- Multicultural sensitivity.
- Microsoft Office basic computer skills.
- Customer/patient focused.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Employment Type
Gig
