Dynamic Physical Therapist - Rehab, Education & Growth

Great River Health Systems; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Great River Health Systems is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain, and increasing strength for patients with disease or injury.

The role includes educating patients and families on preventing a recurrence, coordinating care with the health team, and supervising support staff in accordance with Iowa law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent from accredited Physical Therapy school.
• Required New graduates are encouraged to apply
• Required Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Masters or Clinical Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy
• Preferred 1-3 years health care experience
• Upon Hire Required Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association
• Upon Hire Required Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days
• Required Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days

Responsibilities

• Performs an appropriate assessment on patients as related to therapy requested with reassessment and documentation on progress toward goals per policy.
• Plan, organize, and conduct physical therapy programs in health system or community settings to rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury, psychological or developmental problems.
• Includes patients of all ages 0-100+ as therapists are comfortable and qualified.
• Assess and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities, review available medical record, and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
• Observe and evaluate treatment affect and make recommendations or changes to patient provider as needed.
• Coordinates and directs patient care with the rest of the healthcare team to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy followed.
• Supervises PTAs, rehab techs and other support personnel to provide care consistent with Iowa law and policy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent from accredited Physical Therapy school

Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) Masters or Clinical Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Great River Health Systems is seeking a Physical Therapist to assess, plan, and implement rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility, reducing pain, and increasing strength for patients with disease or injury.

The role includes educating patients and families on preventing a recurrence, coordinating care with the health team, and supervising support staff in accordance with Iowa law.