What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Therapist position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
The physical therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services to outpatients with occasional inpatients including assessment, treatment planning and implementation with related documentation.
Responsibilities
Receives referrals, screens and / or evaluates to determine the need for patient intervention.
Interprets evaluation findings and develops an appropriate treatment plan, including goal setting.
Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others and care team. Monitors patient’s response and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
Documents the results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services
Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patients in their own environment.
Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the physical therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated.
Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements. Follows through with accurate and ethical billing practices.
Oversees Physical Therapy students as assigned. According to licensure laws, is professionally accountable for overseeing delegated clinical skills of the PTA and Therapy Technician
Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.
Qualifications
Education : Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Program. DPT or grandfathered BSPT or MSPT.
Experience : New Graduates Accepted. Must read, write, speak and comprehend English. Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds. One year of pediatric experience preferred. Pediatric Clinical Internship preferred.
License(s) / Certification(s) : Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Licensed or in the process of obtaining licensure to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Iowa as defined in the Iowa Physical Therapy Regulation and Practice Act.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication-written & verbal, Decision making, Flexibility, Customer / patient focused, Interpersonal skills, Managing priorities / deadlines, Motivation, Multicultural sensitivity, Planning and organizing skills, Problem-solving, Professionalism, Self-development, Teamwork
