Part time/PRN - Physical Therapist

MPH Care Services; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MPH Care Services is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide professional PT services within standard practice in collaboration with primary care physicians and the health care team. You will educate patients and families as part of care delivered in home settings.

The position requires CAPTE-approved education, an active Iowa license, CPR certification, a criminal background check, and at least two years of PT experience.

Qualifications

• Successful completion and graduation from a CAPTE-approved PT program or equivalent.
• Active Iowa PT license to practice.
• Criminal background check and current CPR certification.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Receive intake referral information and prepare PT paperwork/tools for visits.
• Obtain medical history from patient and family.
• Perform PT assessment and document findings.
• Conduct home safety and environmental assessments.
• Develop and implement PT Plan of Care (POC) with physician approval.
• Reassess patient function and medical necessity for services.
• Oversee Home Health Aide plan of care when PT is the skilled discipline.
• Supervise HHA per state/federal requirements and document supervision.
• Communicate with patient and family about POC progression.
• Instruct patients/families on use of prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive devices.
• Maintain communication with other disciplines and physician.

Skills

Verbal English communication

Education

CAPTE-approved PT program or equivalent

Iowa PT license

Job description

At MPH Care Services, We envision a future where every person can age, heal, and live well in the comfort of their own home—surrounded by compassionate caregivers, meaningful connection, and support that adapts to who they are and what they need. Our vision is to uplift the communities we serve by empowering caregivers with fulfilling careers, strengthening families through partnership and trust, and redefining home-based care as a pathway to dignity, independence, and well‑being for all.

Our mission is to care for every person with the compassion, respect, and dedication they deserve—helping them live well, feel supported, and stay confidently independent in the place they call home. We believe in empowering individuals and families through care that honors their dignity and meets them exactly where they are in life.

We are committed to hiring, nurturing, and developing exceptional caregivers and health care professionals who are proud of the meaningful careers and relationships they build with us. By supporting our team and embracing thoughtful, modern tools that strengthen connection, we make it easier for clients, families, and caregivers to thrive together. Through trusted relationships and personalized support, we deliver care that adapts to each person’s unique needs and goals.

Our promise is simple. We uplift those we serve with compassion and empower them to live safely, comfortably, and confidently—where, how, and when they need it most.

JOB SUMMARY

A Physical Therapist provides professional services within the scope of physical therapy practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team and teaches and educates patients and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion & graduate of a PT Program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in PT education (CAPTE) or successor organizations of the CAPTE or an education program outside of the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry level education in the US by a credentials eval organization approved by the American PT Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates to physical therapists.

A current, active license to practice Physical Therapy in Iowa.

A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Physical Therapist.

Criminal background check & Current CPR certification.

If trained outside of the United States before January 1, 2008, meets the following requirements:

• Was graduated since 1928 from a PT curriculum approved in the country in which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organization of the World Conference for Physical Therapy.
• Meets the requirements for membership in a membership organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Receives the intake referral information and prepares PT paperwork/tools necessary for the visit.

Obtains all pertinent medical history from patient, family or significant others.

Performs PT assessment visit and documents accordingly.

Performs home safety check and environmental assessment of the patient’s home environment.

Assists the physician in evaluating the level of function.

Helps develop an appropriate and effective PT Plan of Care (POC) to be submitted to the physician for approval and implementation, revising as necessary and at least every 30 days.

Functionally reassess the patient for on‑going therapy.

Determines medical necessity for other services.

Evaluates the patient’s ADL and iADL abilities.

Develops and implements the HHA plan of care when HHA services are ordered and PT is the only skilled discipline.

Supervises the HHA in accordance with state/federal requirements and documents the supervision without having to be directed to do so, when PT is the only skilled discipline.

Effectively communicates ongoing with patient and family regarding the POC and progression of such.

Effectively instructs patients and families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, mechanical lifts etc).

Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case.

Communication with the patient’s physician (verbally and/or in writing) to obtain effective treatment modalities and/or rehabilitative therapy modalities.

Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.

Submits ALL OASIS assessments/documentation within 48 hours of the OASIS visit.

Performs clinical record reviews (CRR) in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor (Peer Review). Submits the CRR timely.

Participates in the QA Committee.

Participates in staff meetings and in‑services.

Indoors, performing patient assessment/tasks in the patient’s residence

Travel to patient residences/meetings; will require transportation to get to various work sites

Possible exposure to communicable diseases

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES

Able to access patient’s homes that may not be handicap accessible.

Able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

On a daily basis: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & other office equipment, lifting/transferring 150 lbs or greater, bending, stooping, climbing stairs.

When duties/responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity

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