Licensed Physical Therapist

ORA Orthopedics; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ORA Orthopedics in Bettendorf, Iowa seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate new patients, develop care plans, set functional goals, and deliver PT services in outpatient orthopedic care. The role requires a degree in Physical Therapy and an active Iowa license; prior outpatient ortho experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome, with HIPAA compliance and strong communication skills. Join a Quad Cities team offering comprehensive orthopedics and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Active Iowa license to practice as a Physical Therapist required.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new patients and develop plans of care.
• Set measurable functional goals and monitor progress.
• Treat patients and educate on injuries and conditions; adjust as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Title: Licensed Physical Therapist

Employment Type: Full Time

Work Hours: Monday through Friday

City: Bettendorf

State: Iowa

We care about our employees! We value and respect the talented and committed people that make up our practice. Be a part of an organization that works to make a difference in the lives of its patients by encouraging you to be your best every day.

Position Responsibilities:

In this position, you'll be responsible for evaluating new patients, developing plans of care, and setting measurable, functional goals. You'll treat patients, address their concerns, and provide education on injuries and conditions, progress to reaching desired goals, and probable outcomes. Additionally, you'll monitor patient response to treatment and intervention, modifying as necessary, to meet the needs of the patient and attain goals in accordance with treatment plans and physician orders. In this role, you'll be able to consult directly with treating physicians and cultivate effective relationships with referral providers. You'll be responsible for documenting patient evaluations, re-evaluations, daily progress reports, treatments, and discharges of services in a timely manner, accurately recording billable services. ORA holds all of our staff members accountable for providing high-level care, maintaining patient confidentiality, and complying with all HIPAA rules and regulations. As a member of our Physical Therapy team, you'll provide physical therapy services to patients in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practices and per ORA clinical policies and standards.

Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, as well as a current, unencumbered, and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa. We would prefer previous outpatient orthopedic physical therapy experience; however, new graduates are always welcome. A successful candidate will have knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements, as well as the ability to identify and implement components of physical therapy processes. This candidate must have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively and accurately.

Benefits:

More information about the benefits offered as part of our employment package with ORA Orthopedics is available here: https://flimp.live/ORAOrthopedicsBenefitSummary. Please note that some benefits are dependent upon the position and employment status held.

ORA Orthopedics is the Quad Cities' largest and most comprehensive orthopedic provider, proudly offering an integrated continuum of orthopedic care that includes orthopedic sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Urgent OrthoCARE clinics, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, outpatient surgery, and more. For more information on our practice, visit our website at www.qcora.com.