Inpatient Physical Therapist – Day Shift with Impact

IHA; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans including medical, dental

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

MercyOne Newton Medical Center seeks a Physical Therapist for a full-time Day Shift position in Newton, IA. This primary inpatient role also sees up to 3 outpatients daily, with flexible core hours 7:30am–5:30pm.

You will provide PT services under medical direction, organize therapy programs to restore function, and guide patients in mobility and assistive devices. Licensure in Iowa and current BLS are required; education from an accredited PT program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist educational program.
• Maintain license to practice physical therapy in the state of Iowa. Maintain current BLS certification.
• None required if education and licensure are met.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information from physician(s) needed for diagnosis, prescribed therapy, and patient evaluation.
• Plan and implement appropriate therapy program for assigned patients, involving physical agents, such as heat, water, light and electricity.
• Apply diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and physical ability tests.
• Direct and aid with manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, gait, and functional training.
• Direct patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Education

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist educational program

Job description

MercyOne Newton Medical Center seeks a Physical Therapist for a full-time Day Shift position in Newton, IA. This primary inpatient role also sees up to 3 outpatients daily, with flexible core hours 7:30am–5:30pm.

You will provide PT services under medical direction, organize therapy programs to restore function, and guide patients in mobility and assistive devices. Licensure in Iowa and current BLS are required; education from an accredited PT program.