Physical Therapist (PRN)
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Job Location:
Anamosa, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 UnityPoint Health
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 long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged 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
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
Examines patients/clients - obtains history performs a systems review and selects and administers discipline- and age-specific tests and measures to obtain data
Evaluates patients/clients - makes clinical judgments based on data gathered during the examination
Develops patient/client diagnoses or problem lists (cluster of signs and symptoms)
Develops patient/client prognoses (optimal level of improvement and time needed to achieve it)
In collaboration with patient or family develops plans of care with measurable goals
Develops and implements patient/client interventions including delegating and supervising support staff
Provides patient and family education and training
Completes required patient care documentation and communication
Formulates and implements patients discharge plans in collaboration with others
Collaborates with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.
Maintains a safe and orderly work environment
Meets department productivity standards
Program and professional development
Provides clinical supervision of students
Facilitates orderly department functioning
Participates in Rehab Therapy 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
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.
- Experience working as a Physical Therapist is preferred
- Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. License to practice speech language pathology from the Iowa Department of Public Health.
- 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Physiology Knowledge
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
