Physical Therapist (PRN) at UnityPoint Health

Anamosa, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Examination, Evaluation, Diagnosis, Prognosis, Therapeutic Intervention, Patient Education, Documentation, Collaboration, Clinical Supervision, Performance Improvement, Critical Thinking, Multicultural Sensitivity, Basic Life Support, Microsoft Office, Customer Focused

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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 UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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 driver’s 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.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for examining patients, evaluating their conditions, and developing treatment plans. They also provide education to patients and families and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.