#TH53465|TH-HHC-514
Job Title: Local Contract/Travel – Physical Therapist
Number of positions: 1
Years of experience: One to three years
Shift: Day shifts– 40 hours
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: 07/21/2024
Local Contract Hourly pay: $44.55
OT: 1.5
Weekly Pay: $1,60.63
Department: Physical Therapy - Home Care
Shift Timings: 08:00 - 16:30 Hours Monday to Friday (5 days/8 Hours)
Per Week: 40 Hours
Would like if they have Home Care Home Base experience but not required.
Responsibilities

• Perform initial and on-going assessments of patient's condition.
• Establish, revise and evaluate a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involve the patient/family.
• Perform therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the condition of the patient.
• Oversee activities of physical therapy assistants, students and other support personnel.
• PT with SNF experience needed Some holidays and one weekend a month

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Passionate about patient care
• Requires a minimum of two years of current Physical Therapist experience.
• Graduate from a fully accredited Physical Therapist program
• Active unencumbered Iowa Physical Therapist state license
• One year of Cerner experience

Requirements

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

Skills/ Abilities/ Competencies Required

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.