Compassionate PT for Patient-Centered Rehab (Part-Time)

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered rehabilitation, improve mobility and manage pain. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires Iowa licensure, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Prior PT experience and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are valued.

Qualifications

• One year of professional physical therapy experience preferred.
• Iowa licensure as a Physical Therapist (or Iowa/compact state) required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Develops a Plan of Care to promote optimum function and safety.
• Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment and reassesses the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Completes all required paperwork following the policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.
• Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the Exposure Control/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Plan.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Education sufficient to receive licensure in the state of Iowa

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a part-time Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered rehabilitation, improve mobility and manage pain. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires Iowa licensure, BLS certification, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Prior PT experience and a collaborative, team-oriented approach are valued.