Physical Therapist

CHI Health Missouri Valley; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Missouri Valley in Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver a range of treatments. You will work with an interdisciplinary team and families to ensure high-quality care and positive patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate competencies, excellent communication, and a patient-centered approach, with responsibilities including documentation and adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in any combination of BS, MS, MPT, DPT upon hire.
• Master of Science upon hire.
• Physical Therapist licensure in IA upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform PT evaluations and develop plans of care.
• Provide direct treatments and educate patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and families.
• Document and bill per local, state, and federal rules.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor of Science in related field (BS/MS/MPT/DPT)

Master of Science in Physical Therapy or related field

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life.

Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment.

To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.

• Provides physical therapy assessment, care planning, patient treatment and education according to the professional practice guidelines defined by state and professional sources.
• Works as a collaborative team member to develop a coordinated care plan that is accountable to achievement of established goals.
• Is knowledgeable and completes all required documentation and billing requirements according to established local, state and federal law.
• Is responsible for the knowledge and application of measurable quality metrics associated with the area of active practice. Periodically attends team meetings to expand to discuss/improve program evaluation/quality measures
• Provides supervision to physical therapy assistants and techs according to established to local, state and federal guidelines.
• Takes responsibility to stay current with evidenced based practice guidelines, stays current with new research introduced and serves as a professional resource to other team members in the area of physical therapy practice.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Science Any combination of BS, MS, MPT, DPT, upon hire and
• Masters Of Science, upon hire and
• Physical Therapist: IA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

• Experience in a hospital or clinic

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, the mission of CHI Health Missouri Valley has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Harrison County in Iowa. As a community hospital, its ongoing commitment is to keep residents in good health. Through the years, CHI Health Missouri Valley has strived to improve the health status of southwest Iowa residents – children, teens, adults, senior citizens, friends and neighbors. CHI Health Missouri Valley is proud to offer health care services – close to home – within this community.

Pay Range

$39.08 - $58.14 /hour