What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Therapy
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Physical Therapy- Urbandale- D
- Shift: Tuesday 0700-1900, Wednesday 0700-1600, Thursday 0700-1900, Friday 0700-1600
- Job ID: 158477
Overview
UnityPoint Clinics
Physical Therapist
Sports Medicine Clinic, Urbandale, IA
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday 7AM-7PM Wednesday/Friday 7AM-4PM
Full-time benefits
$7,500 sign on bonus for external hires!
Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Coordinates the physical therapy plan following completion of the assessment as defined by Iowa Licensure requirements.
- Provides and delegates clinical rehabilitation services to improve functional outcomes, focusing on gait training, mobility, pain control, strengthening, balance, and coordination activities.
- Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, applying skills of the profession to improve outcomes of persons served.
- Actions are team oriented to successfully provide quality care and a high level of satisfaction for persons served through evidence - based practice.
- Evaluates gait training, mobility, pain control, strengthening, balance, and coordination activities, sets goals, implements treatment, and monitors response of persons served for diagnosis requiring physical therapy interventions. Supports evidence - based practices.
- Coordinates plan of treatment with persons served, families and other disciplines.
- Accurately documents and bills according to regulatory and third party requirements. Documentation and billing for services exhibit an understanding of requirements and ethical practices.
- Be aware of what is happening in clinic/department and the organization by attending clinic/department meetings, reading emails and regularly checking information on the organization’s intranet site.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Physical Therapy Regulation and Practice Act.
- CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
