Physical Therapist

Mercy Medical Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide patient-centered rehabilitation services. You will assess patients, develop plans of care, and deliver skilled therapy while coordinating with the care team. Strong communication and motivation are essential to improve mobility and manage pain.

A sign-on bonus is available, and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold Iowa licensure or a compact state license and maintain BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate patients and families.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• One year of experience in physical therapy preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Iowa or a compact state.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessments with documentation.
• Develop and update Plan of Care to promote function and safety.
• Provide skilled PT treatment and reassess status at each visit.
• Coordinate care with the clinical team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Complete required documentation and maintain quality of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivation

Written and verbal communication

Education

Iowa licensure or compact state

BLS certification

Tools

None

Job description

External applicants are eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $7,500!!New Graduates are encouraged to apply!Work ShiftDayScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing conscientious and compassionate rehabilitation services to improve patient's quality of life and functional capacity. The Physical Therapist provides a patient centered plan of care to allow increased and improved mobility and pain management.Job DescriptionJob DutiesPerforms 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 as documented in the clinical record.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.Department Specific DutiesPhysical Therapy:Plaza - Is competent in evaluation and progression of patients who have skin conditions requiring the use of Ultraviolet Light Therapy A or B – N/A.Plaza - Is competent in safe utilization of equipment in Fitness Center – N/A.Complies with all insurance regulations and guidelines and is proficient in submitting appropriate documentation for reimbursement.Proficient in home equipment and modality distribution.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesIn addition to the technical and professional skills required to provide excellent physical therapy to patients, the clinician must have strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate, good written and verbal communication skills.Professional ExperienceOne year experience preferred.EducationEducation sufficient to receive licensure in the state of IowaLicensure, Certification, RegistrationCurrent license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Iowa or compact state required.Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.Physical RequirementsHeavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.